English Explanatory Dictionary

minivan

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A small van, especially (Canada, US, Australia, New Zealand, Philippines) one primarily used for family transport.
verb
  1. To travel or transport in a small van.

Word forms

minivan minivans minivanning minivanned

Etymology

From mini- + van. First widely used in the 1980s, when this class of vehicles became widely popular as an alternative to station wagons (estate cars). Attested earlier in technical usage, usually as mini-van.

Related words

mini-van
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