jeep
word
/ˈdʒip/
jeep
/dʒˈiːp/
jeep
Definition
A jeep is a small, strong vehicle designed for driving on rough roads or off-road. It is often used in the military, in the countryside, or for outdoor travel.
Usage & Nuances
Often written as a common noun ('a jeep') for this type of vehicle, though 'Jeep' is also a famous brand name. Common collocations include 'drive a jeep', 'military jeep', and 'open-top jeep'. Learners should not confuse it with any large SUV.
Spanish: jeep - todoterreno pequeñoPortuguese (BR): jipe - utilitário esportivo pequenoPortuguese (PT): jipe - todo-o-terreno pequenoChinese (Simplified): 吉普车Chinese (Traditional): 吉普車Hindi: जीपArabic: جيبBengali: জিপRussian: джипJapanese: ジープVietnamese: xe jeep - xe địa hìnhKorean: 지프Turkish: cip (arazi aracı)Urdu: جیپIndonesian: jeep
Example Sentences
My uncle drives a jeep in the mountains.
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This road is so rough that we really need a jeep.
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The soldiers got out of the jeep quickly.
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We saw an old jeep near the farm.
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They rented a jeep to explore the island.
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If your jeep breaks down out here, help could take hours.
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