all-terrain vehicle

noun

all-ter·​rain vehicle
: a small motor vehicle with three or four wheels that is designed for use on various types of terrain

called also ATV

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Ozzy's back problems likely stemmed from the all-terrain vehicle collision. Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2025 This summer, a stretch of the Rockaways will be patrolled by two all-terrain vehicles, each bearing a drone pilot as well as a rescue swimmer, who can assist lifeguards as needed. Henry Alford, New Yorker, 14 July 2025 Caleb, Jack’s father, is also accused of providing an all-terrain vehicle that Noah rode on — and wrecked — during the party, which Caleb denies. Adam Carlson, People.com, 26 June 2025 The Senate legislation excludes all-terrain vehicles, trailers and campers, which the House bill had included. Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 18 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for all-terrain vehicle

Word History

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of all-terrain vehicle was in 1956

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“All-terrain vehicle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all-terrain%20vehicle. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.

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all-terrain vehicle

noun
: a small motor vehicle with three or four wheels for use on various types of ground

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