Jeep

[jeep]

Trademark.

1. a small, rugged military motor vehicle having four-wheel drive and a ¼-ton capacity: widely used by the U.S. Army during and after World War II.

noun

1. (lowercase),  a similar vehicle used by civilians.

verb (used without object)

1. (lowercase),  to ride or travel in a jeep.

Jeep

/ dʒiːp /

noun

1. a small military road vehicle with four-wheel drive

Word History and Origins

Origin of Jeep¹

An Americanism dating back to 1935–40; alteration of G.P. (for General Purpose) Vehicle, or special use of Eugene the Jeep, name of fabulous animal in comic strip “Popeye” by E. C. Segar

Word History and Origins

Origin of Jeep¹

C20: probably from the initials GP, for general purpose ( vehicle )

Example Sentences

Erik bought a Jeep and hired a private tennis instructor.

From Los Angeles Times

Lyle bought a Porsche and a restaurant while Erik purchased a Jeep and retained a private tennis instructor with the intentions of turning pro.

From Los Angeles Times

He would travel in his jeep with an assistant, armed with a pistol and a Vinten film camera, a tripod, and many rolls of film.

From BBC

Earlier this month, Stellantis which owns including Vauxhall, Jeep and Peugeot said the tariffs had already cost it €300m.

From BBC

Birds were as lost on me at that time as the majestic California mountainscapes that my mom would yell for me to pay attention to while I was engrossed in a book in the backseat of our family Jeep.

From Salon

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