Jeep Definition

jēp
jeeps
noun
jeeps
A small, rugged automotive vehicle with a14-ton capacity and a four-wheel drive, used by U.S. armed forces in WWII.
Webster's New World
(Ireland) Genericized trademark for a sport utility vehicle.
Wiktionary
Synonyms:
  • landrover
  • army car
  • G.P. vehicle
  • general purpose vehicle
  • four-wheel drive vehicle
pronoun
(trademark) A brand of vehicle suitable for rough terrain.
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Other Word Forms of Jeep

Noun

Singular:
jeep
Plural:
jeeps

Origin of Jeep

  • Probably pronunciation of the letters GP manufacturer's designation for this vehicle G(overnment) P designator for 80-inch wheelbase reconnaissance car

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Probably an alteration of G.P., standing for "general purpose" (the manufacturer's designation for the vehicle).

    From Wiktionary

  • From GP, standing for "general purpose".

    From Wiktionary

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