SUV
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- noun
- /ˌɛs juː ˈviː/
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todoterreno
- An SUV is ideal for families who need extra space and the ability to navigate different terrains.
- drive an SUV
- sport utility SUV
- SUV owners
And he said a Ferrari SUV over my dead body.
- And he said a Ferrari SUV over my dead body.
- And he turned up and he got out of his SUV with all his bodyguards.
- If, if, if massive SUVs are a problem, OK, tax really big SUVs.
- I'm like, I look over and it's an SUV coming right at me.
- It was one suicide bomber in a, in a SUV.
- You know, it's a Hyundai Kona SUV.
- And they were carrying guns, driving expensive SUVs.
Examples
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The best SUV that you can buy right now just happens to be electric.
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In late January, I steer my rented SUV off Oregon State Highway 31 and onto an unmarked dirt road.
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So we have been in an SUV for the past two days.
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If I can get the SUV, we can cover more ground.
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You have an SUV coming.
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I would like your finest SUV for a test drive.
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Tears of relief came into her eyes when she saw the old SUV parked near the curve in the road.
Fiction book (2002) -
Just after the bridge, she saw a shiny new red-and-silver SUV pull into the desert.
Fiction book (2001) -
Mom stopped and maneuvered our SUV into an empty spot in front of Aunt Jean's.
Fiction book (2002) -
The boys yell and tumble out of the SUV while Carlee works the baby loose from her restraint.
Fiction book (2002)
Synonyms
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1.0
A road vehicle with four wheels and an engine that carries people
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A vehicle with four wheels and an engine that carries people on roads
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A large car like a truck that can drive on roads and rough ground
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A machine with wheels like a car or bus that moves on roads
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Surface Forms
Morphology
SUV = sport + utility + vehicle (semi-transparent) = S + U + V
SUV is an acronym of 'sport', 'utility', and 'vehicle'; knowing the components gives a general idea of a type of vehicle, but specific automotive features (e.g., raised clearance, off-road capability) are not fully predictable for all learners.
Etymology
SUV comes from the phrase sport utility vehicle, where sport suggests 'outdoor fun' and utility means 'useful work'. That's why an SUV is a large car made for family trips, carrying gear, and for driving on rough or snowy roads.