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SUV

American

[es--yoo--vee] / ˈɛs ˈyu ˈvi /

noun

plural

SUVs

sport utility vehicle a rugged vehicle with a trucklike chassis and four-wheel drive, designed for occasional off-road use.

SUV British

abbreviation

sport (or sports) utility vehicle

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Example Sentences

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Kenton United Synagogue is close to a school and children's playground, and police were seen searching a black SUV nearby on Sunday morning.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

The driver of the vehicle, unaware that the SUV riding the shoulder was a federal agent, partially blocked the shoulder to prevent the SUV from cutting off the Cadillac.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

Last week, Reuters reported that Tesla was considering making a SUV that is smaller and cheaper than its Model Y.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

It recently debuted three new EVs in the U.S., including a forthcoming three-row SUV built in Kentucky, and its updated Toyota bZ crossover has gained traction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

We sit on either side of her baby sister in her car seat in their silver SUV.

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper

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