minivan

noun

mini·​van ˈmi-nē-ˌvan How to pronounce minivan (audio)
: a small passenger van

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But her morning routine takes place in a blue minivan, where she’s lived for about six years. Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 29 Mar. 2025 Only two large pickups, the Rivian R1T and Toyota Tundra, met the higher standards placed on award winners for 2025 — while no minicars, large cars, minivans or small pickups made the list. Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025 The company imports its Chrysler Pacifica minivans from Canada and compact Dodge Hornet and Fiat 500 from Italy. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2025 Her body was found after an employee noticed a smell coming from the minivan, the lawsuit claims. Kc Baker, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for minivan

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First Known Use

1959, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of minivan was in 1959

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“Minivan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minivan. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.

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minivan

noun
mini·​van ˈmin-ē-ˌvan How to pronounce minivan (audio)
: a small passenger van

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