Jeep
Jeep (noun) means a sturdy, boxy vehicle built for rough or off-road terrain. Example: “They drove the jeep up the mountain trail.”
How to use Jeep
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA rugged vehicle designed for off-road driving.
Word forms
jeeped past tense, Jeeps plural, jeeps plural, jeeps plural, jeeps singular
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They drove the _____ up the mountain trail.
Etymology
From the abbreviation "GP," meaning "general purpose," used for the original military vehicle.
Synonyms
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What does “Jeep” mean?
The word “Jeep” means a sturdy, boxy vehicle built for rough or off-road terrain. In plain terms, a rugged vehicle designed for off-road driving.
How do you pronounce “Jeep”?
“Jeep” is pronounced jeep (/d͡ʒiːp/ in IPA).
How do you use “Jeep” in a sentence?
Here is “Jeep” used in a sentence: “They drove the jeep up the mountain trail.”
What part of speech is “Jeep”?
“Jeep” is a noun.
Is “Jeep” a common word?
“Jeep” is an uncommon word in modern English.
Is Jeep a brand name or a general word for off-road vehicles?
Jeep began as a specific brand name for a sturdy, boxy vehicle built for rough or off-road terrain, and it is often capitalized as a trademark. Over time it has also been used more loosely to describe similar rugged off-road vehicles in general.
What makes a Jeep different from a regular car?
A Jeep is built specifically for rough or off-road terrain, with a sturdy, boxy design meant to handle uneven ground, unlike ordinary passenger cars designed mainly for paved roads.
Is Jeep always capitalized?
Because Jeep originated as a trademarked brand name, it is traditionally capitalized, though informal usage sometimes lowercases it when referring generically to similar rugged vehicles.
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