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Minivan

noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A small van, especially (Canada, US, Australia, New Zealand, Philippines) one primarily used for family transport.
  2. 2
    a small box-shaped passenger van; usually has removable seats; used as a family car wordnet
Verb
  1. 1
    To travel or transport in a small van. ambitransitive

Etymology

Etymology 1

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.

Etymology 2

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.

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