jeep

n. a light, open vehicle used by soldiers to move across difficult ground.

n. a light, general-purpose military vehicle, specifically the iconic models used during and after World War II.

“The soldiers drove the jeep across the muddy field to reach the camp.”

“Restored World War II jeeps are frequently featured in historical reenactments to demonstrate the mobility of infantry units during the conflict.”

n. a colourful public bus used in the Philippines.

n. A popular means of public transportation in the Philippines, originally made from repurposed military jeeps.

“We hopped on a crowded jeep to get to the market in Manila.”

“The iconic jeep remains a staple of Philippine urban transit, though modern environmental regulations are forcing a transition toward electric models.”

Dialect

v. to travel or drive somewhere in a jeep.

v. to travel by means of a jeep, typically over rugged or unpaved terrain.

“We spent the weekend jeeping through the desert dunes.”

“The researchers spent several weeks jeeping across the remote highlands to collect soil samples from the volcanic sites.”

Informal