Definitions for MINIVAN
ˈmɪn iˌvænmini·van

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. minivannoun

   a small box-shaped passenger van; usually has removable seats; used as a family car

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. minivannoun

   A small van.

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1. Minivan

   Minivan (sometimes called simply as van) is a car classification for vehicles designed to transport passengers in the rear seating row(s), with reconfigurable seats in two or three rows. The equivalent classification in Europe is MPV (multi purpose vehicle). In Southeast Asia, the equivalent classification is Asian Utility Vehicle (AUV). Minivans often have a 'one-box' or 'two-box' body configuration, a higher roof, a flat floor, sliding doors for rear passengers, and high H-point seating. Compared with a full-size van, most minivans are based on a passenger car platform and have a lower body. Early models such as the Ford Aerostar and Chevrolet Astro utilized a compact pickup truck platform.The largest size of minivans is also referred to as 'Large MPV' and became popular following the introduction of the 1984 Dodge Caravan and Renault Espace. Typically, these have platforms derived from D-segment passenger cars or compact pickups. Since the 1990s, the smaller compact MPV and mini MPV sizes of minivans have also become popular.

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1. minivan

   A minivan is a type of vehicle designed primarily for passenger transport. It is usually larger than a full-size van and smaller than a commercial van, typically characterized by a boxy shape with a nearly vertical rear and a sliding side door. They are often equipped with multiple rows of seats and can commonly accommodate seven or eight passengers comfortably. Minivans are popular among large families for their ample interior space, safety features and functionality.

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1. Minivan

   Minivan is an American English term to describe a type of van designed for personal use. Minivans are typically either two-box or one box designs for maximum interior volume – and are taller than a sedan, hatchback, or a station wagon. Worldwide, minivans are also marketed as multi-purpose vehicles, multi-utility vehicles, people-carriers or people-movers.

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1. • Car
   • Passenger Van

How to pronounce MINIVAN?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say MINIVAN in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of MINIVAN in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of MINIVAN in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of MINIVAN in a Sentence

1. The NYPD:

   In regard to a video on social media that took place at 2 Ave 25 St, a woman taken into custody in an unmarked van was wanted for damaging police cameras during 5 separate criminal incidents in around City Hall Park. The arresting officers were assaulted with rocks bottles, when officers from the Warrant Squad took the woman into custody in a gray NYPD minivan this evening, they were assaulted with rocks and bottles. The Warrant Squad uses unmarked vehicles to effectively locate wanted suspects.

2. Ashley Hinson:

   I'm a mom who drives a minivan.

3. Kyle Plush:

   Kyle Plush parents do it how Kyle Plush parents did it in the old days, write it down on an index card and the card is handed to someone somehow sending the person dispatching on that channel, he said. Plush suffocated after he became trapped under the third-row seat that flipped and pinned him while he was trying to reach his tennis equipment. The teenager told 911 operators where he was located, but authorities were not able to find him. A deputy sent to the scene soon after called in to report that he could n’t find anyone trapped in a van, and questioned if the call had been a prank. 911 DISPATCHER WHO ANSWERED CALL FROM BOY CRUSHED BY MINIVAN SEAT COMPLAINED ABOUT JOB DAYS BEFORE INCIDENT Police said Amber Smith, the 911 operator who answered Plush’s second call, failed to relay information to the additional officers who were at the scene. During the call, Plush explained to Smith the call was not a joke. I am trapped inside my gold Honda Odyssey van in the parking lot of the Seven Hills... Send officers immediately, Plush pleaded. I ’m almost dead.

4. Matt Degen:

   For families, there are still few better vehicle choices than a minivan, they're just easier.

5. Hiroji Onishi:

   We think MPVs have good prospects in China. Given those changing life-stage needs, we think what's going to be popular are smaller, more affordable MPVs like the (Toyota) Noah Voxy, a compact minivan which we market in Japan.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=MINIVAN
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Minivan
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minivan
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=MINIVAN