noun

Humvee

HUHM-vee

Humvee (noun) means a rugged, four-wheel-drive military vehicle used to transport troops and equipment. Example: “The convoy of Humvees rolled through the desert at dawn.”

noun

A rugged, four-wheel-drive military vehicle used to transport troops and equipment.

"The convoy of Humvees rolled through the desert at dawn."

How to use Humvee

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe tough military jeep-like vehicle that later inspired the civilian Hummer.

Easily confused with

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Word forms

Humvees plural

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Etymology

Formed from an attempt to pronounce the acronym HMMWV, "High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle."

Synonyms

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Rhymes for Humvee

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Humvee” mean?

The word “Humvee” means a rugged, four-wheel-drive military vehicle used to transport troops and equipment. In plain terms, the tough military jeep-like vehicle that later inspired the civilian Hummer.

How do you pronounce “Humvee”?

“Humvee” is pronounced HUHM-vee (/ˈhʌm.viː/ in IPA).

How do you use “Humvee” in a sentence?

Here is “Humvee” used in a sentence: “The convoy of Humvees rolled through the desert at dawn.”

What part of speech is “Humvee”?

“Humvee” is a noun.