jeep

jeep · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A small, rugged motor vehicle with four-wheel drive, originally designed for military use.

  2. 2.

    (trademark, Jeep) A brand of American automobiles known for SUVs and off-road vehicles.

Forms

plural: jeeps

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    jeep trail — an unpaved road suitable for off-road vehicles

Related words

See also: SUV, car, truck, vehicle
Synonyms: SUV, four-wheel drive, off-road vehicle

Etymology

From American English, probably an alteration of GP (General Purpose vehicle), the military designation for the vehicle during World War II. First manufactured by Willys-Overland in 1941.