noun
ute
yoot
noun
1
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."
Word Forms
utes plural, Utes plural, Ute plural
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Etymology
A clipped form of "utility vehicle," from the 1930s term "coupé utility."