minivan

The English word “minivan” has 2 meanings listed here.

noun

A small van, especially (Canada, US, Australia, New Zealand, Philippines) one primarily used for family transport.

verb

To travel or transport in a small van.

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.

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