all-terrain vehicle

[ awl-tuh-reyn ]

noun

1. a vehicle with treads, wheels, or both, designed to traverse varied, uneven terrain as well as roads. : ATV

Word History and Origins

Origin of all-terrain vehicle¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

A chain of powersports dealers called RideNow collectively received $19 million, despite nearly tripling its net income from 2019 to 2020 as interest in motorbikes and all-terrain vehicles skyrocketed.

From ProPublica

It discussed Nikola's plans to manufacture semitrucks in Europe and the United States, build a network of hydrogen fuel stations, and even plans for an electric all-terrain vehicle.

From Ars Technica