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Definition of humvee

humvee

/ˈhʌm.viː/
hum · vee
Plural:humvees
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humvee Lexical Profile

humvee Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A heavy-duty, four-wheel-drive military utility vehicle designed to transport personnel and equipment across rough terrain, introduced by the United States armed forces in the 1980s to replace the jeep.

Example

"The rescue team used a modified Humvee to navigate the flooded roads and deliver emergency supplies to the stranded residents."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Humvee' refers specifically to the military utility vehicle, whereas 'Hummer' refers to the civilian SUV and pickup truck line that was originally derived from it.

• Nearby Words

humph
humphead wrasse
humus
humvee
hun
hunch
hunchback

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1980s as a phonetic spelling of the military acronym HMMWV, which stands for High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Humvee. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/humvee
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