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Hum-Vee

Hum-Vee

5.9
A strong four-wheel-drive vehicle used by soldiers
  • noun
  • /hʌm-vi/
translation icon : Hum-Vee
  • The army deployed several Hum-Vees to the front line.

Examples

  • After returning from service, he bought a civilian version of the Hum-Vee.

  • The soldiers drove a Hum-Vee through the desert terrain on their morning patrol.

  • A convoy of Hum-Vees rolled into the base just before dawn.

  • A Hum-Vee can navigate through rough terrains easily.

  • The army deployed a new Hum-Vee to navigate through rough terrain during the training exercises.

  • He admired the sleek design of the Hum-Vee as it drove past the military parade.

  • During the demonstration, the Hum-Vee showcased its ability to drive through mud and over obstacles.

Synonyms

Humvee
vsHum-Vee
  • US
57 5.5

A strong four-wheel military vehicle like a jeep that carries soldiers and supplies

emphasizes original design for the United States military rather than common usage

Surface Forms

Hum-Vee singular
Hum-Vees plural

Etymology

Hum-Vee comes from the letters HMMWV, which stand for High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle, and people spoke those letters as 'humvee'. So Hum-Vee now means a tough, all-purpose military four-wheel-drive vehicle.