noun
ute
yoot
Ute (noun) means a small vehicle, common in Australia and New Zealand, with an enclosed cab and an open cargo tray at the back, similar to a pickup truck. Example: “He loaded the surfboards into the back of his ute.”
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A small vehicle, common in Australia and New Zealand, with an enclosed cab and an open cargo tray at the back, similar to a pickup truck.
"He loaded the surfboards into the back of his ute."
How to use ute
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAustralian/New Zealand slang for a small pickup-style vehicle.
When to use it
Mainly used in Australian and New Zealand English; American English typically says "pickup truck."
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Etymology
A clipped form of "utility vehicle," from the 1930s term "coupé utility."
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What does “ute” mean?
The word “ute” means a small vehicle, common in Australia and New Zealand, with an enclosed cab and an open cargo tray at the back, similar to a pickup truck. In plain terms, australian/New Zealand slang for a small pickup-style vehicle.
How do you pronounce “ute”?
“Ute” is pronounced yoot (/juːt/ in IPA).
How do you use “ute” in a sentence?
Here is “ute” used in a sentence: “He loaded the surfboards into the back of his ute.”
What part of speech is “ute”?
“Ute” is a noun.
Where does the word “ute” come from?
The word “ute” dates back to around 1930. A clipped form of "utility vehicle," from the 1930s term "coupé utility.".
