Word
ute
Countable noun
Definition
n. a small truck with an open back for carrying tools or goods. It is a very common vehicle in Australia and New Zealand.
n. a light commercial vehicle with an open cargo bed at the rear, typically based on a passenger car chassis. Shortened form of 'utility vehicle'; primarily used in Australian and New Zealand English.
Examples
“He loaded the wood into the back of his ute.”
“The farmer drove his ute across the paddock to check on the sheep before the storm arrived.”
“While SUVs have gained popularity in urban areas, the rugged ute remains the preferred choice for tradespeople and rural workers who require a versatile vehicle for heavy equipment.”
Examples
simple
“He loaded the wood into the back of his ute.”
contextual
“The farmer drove his ute across the paddock to check on the sheep before the storm arrived.”
complex
“While SUVs have gained popularity in urban areas, the rugged ute remains the preferred choice for tradespeople and rural workers who require a versatile vehicle for heavy equipment.”
Usage
Commonly used in Australian and New Zealand English; equivalent to 'pickup truck' in American English.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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