English Explanatory Dictionary

ute

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A small vehicle based on the same platform as a family car but with a unibody construction and a built-in open tray area for carrying goods; similar but not identical to a pick-up truck.
noun
  1. A member of a Native American people of Utah, Colorado and New Mexico.
name
  1. The language of this people, of the Numic branch of the Uto-Aztecan language family.

Pronunciation

yo͞ot /juːt/ en-au-ute.ogg /ˈjuːt/

Word forms

ute utes

Etymology

Clipping of utility vehicle, originating from the 1930s term coupé utility.

Synonyms

Colorado River Colorado River Numic

Related words

bakkie coupé utility coupe utility dual cab panel van pick-up truck pickup truck station wagon tilly

Derived words

sport ute Ute Park Uto-
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