SUV

What Does SUV Mean in a Text?

SUV means "Sports Utility Vehicle."

The term SUV refers to large vehicles that typically have four-wheel-drive capabilities, making them suitable for off-road driving. Derived from military vehicles, SUVs were marketed towards families as an alternative to typical family cars. They are also frequently used by people who live or work in areas with tough terrain, such as farms, forests, deserts or snow-covered ground.

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When I write SUV, I mean this:

meaning of SUV

SUVs are well suited to difficult terrain.

Summary of Key Points

Definition for SUV

SUV means "Sport Utility Vehicle." This is the most common definition for SUV in general conversation, as well as on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, and X (Twitter).
SUV
Definition:Sport Utility Vehicle
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 3
3: Guessable
Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Examples of SUV in Sentences

Here are examples of SUV being used in conversations:
  • Tony: Which car will you take for the camping trip?
  • Jordan: The SUV - it has much more room inside.
  • Tony: Did you see the advert for that new SUV?
  • Jordan: Yes, it looks great. We should take it for a test drive.

An Academic Look at SUV

As it is pronounced using its individual letters (i.e., "Ess Yu Vee"), SUV is classified as an initialism abbreviation. Initialisms are different to acronyms, which are spoken like words.

SUV is typically used as a noun (i.e., a naming word).

Example of SUV Used in a Text

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See Also

ATV (all terrain vehicle) AUTO-OBESITY (excessively large urban vehicles) HGV (heavy goods vehicle) MPV (multi-purpose vehicle) SHOTGUN (ride as a passenger in the front seat)

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