Minivan: meaning, definitions and examples
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minivan
[ หmษชnษชหvรฆn ]
transportation
A minivan is a small van typically used for transporting passengers, especially families. It is characterized by its boxy shape, sliding side doors, and spacious interior.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- We decided to rent a minivan for our family road trip.
- The minivan can comfortably seat up to seven people.
Translations
Translations of the word "minivan" in other languages:
๐ต๐น minivan
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเคฟเคจเคฟเคตเฅเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Minivan
๐ฎ๐ฉ minivan
๐บ๐ฆ ะผัะฝัะฒะตะฝ
๐ต๐ฑ minivan
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใใณ
๐ซ๐ท monospace
๐ช๐ธ monovolumen
๐น๐ท minivan
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฏธ๋๋ฐด
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ููู ูุงู
๐จ๐ฟ minivan
๐ธ๐ฐ minivan
๐จ๐ณ ๅฐๅ่ดง่ฝฆ
๐ธ๐ฎ minivan
๐ฎ๐ธ minivan
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะธะฝะธะฒัะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ minivan
๐ฒ๐ฝ minivan
Etymology
The term 'minivan' originated in the United States in the 1980s as a marketing label for passenger vans designed for personal use. These vehicles were smaller and more fuel-efficient than traditional vans, making them popular for family transportation. The minivan quickly became a staple in the automotive industry, offering a versatile and practical solution for modern families.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #31,810 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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