noun
minivan
noun
1
A compact van, typically used to transport families or small groups.
"They packed the whole family into the minivan for the road trip."
How to Use Minivan
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA medium-sized van built for carrying passengers, especially popular with families.
Word Forms
minivanned past tense, minivans plural, minivans singular
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Etymology
From "mini-" plus "van"; the vehicle class became especially popular in the United States during the 1980s as an alternative to the station wagon.