Word
minivan
Phoneticsmini·van
US/ˈmɪniˈvæn/
UK/mˈɪnɪvˌæn/
Definitions
01family vehicle
n. a large car that can carry several people, usually a family, and has plenty of space for bags.
n. a passenger vehicle designed for family transport, typically featuring a high roof, sliding doors, and three rows of seating.
“We rented a minivan for our road trip so the kids would have enough space.”
“The manufacturer redesigned the minivan to include stow-away seating, appealing to suburban families who require versatile cargo configurations.”
American English
Usage
In British English, this vehicle is more commonly referred to as a 'people carrier'.
Synonyms
02to travel by minivan
v. to travel or move people using a minivan.
v. to transport passengers or travel specifically by means of a minivan.
“The team minivanned across the state to reach the tournament on time.”
“Having minivanned through the mountains for three days, the researchers were relieved to finally reach the remote field station.”
Informal
Usage
This verb use is relatively rare and typically occurs in informal, spoken contexts.
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