Humvee

[ huhm-vee ]

noun

1. a military vehicle that combines the features of a jeep with those of a light truck.

Humvee

/ ˈhʌmˌviː /

noun

1. a four-wheel drive military vehicle

Word History and Origins

Origin of Humvee¹

1985–1990; from the pronunciation of the initials HMMWV for H(igh) – M(obility) M(ultipurpose) W(heeled) V(ehicle)

Word History and Origins

Origin of Humvee¹

from h ( igh-mobility ) + m ( ulti-purpose ) v ( ehicle ) + -ee

Example Sentences

Marine base in Twentynine Palms turned deadly after a Humvee rolled over, killing a Marine, authorities said.

From Los Angeles Times

A training exercise at the Marine base in Twentynine Palms turned deadly after a Humvee rolled over and crushed a Marine to death, authorities said.

From Los Angeles Times

Plus, American troops have previously scrapped unwanted gear and, prior to the withdrawal, disabled dozens of Humvees and aircraft so they couldn’t be used again, according to Marine Gen. Frank McKenzie, head of U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

Huff, an only child, died at 18 when a roadside bomb detonated next to her armored Humvee in Baghdad.

From Seattle Times

A bullet whizzed past his face in Afghanistan; another time, a bomb exploded in his Humvee.

From New York Times