minivan

noun

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

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The moms were typically hired to stake out the suspect in question, tailing them for hours at a time in an unsuspecting minivan in hopes of capturing any indiscretions on camera. Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 23 July 2025 Cops arrested a driver for carrying dozens of propane tanks in a minivan in Manhattan, officials said Wednesday. Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 17 July 2025 Automakers are still showcasing new electric vehicles, including the electric Dodge Charger Daytona and the Volkswagen ID Buzz electric minivan. Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 3 July 2025 Strangers pulled up behind the family's minivan having seen the vehicle swerve off the road, but thankfully the crisis had passed. Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 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 Aug. 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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