proper noun / noun
jeep
JEEP/dʒˈip/
A compact rugged vehicle designed for travel off paved roads.
The jeep stands on the rocky trail with chunky tires and high ground clearance.
Etymology
The source derives the vehicle name from G.P., short for “General Purpose,” with definite influence from Eugene the Jeep. That comic-strip character had extraordinary powers and said only “jeep.”
In context
This gave him a great deal of freedom, access to all the roads round about and to any part of the desert on which a jeep could travel.
More examples
- Two jeeps carry supplies to the remote campsite.
- The soldiers park their jeep beside the command post.
- She drives a Jeep to work during the week.
Forms
jeep · jeeps
Similar words
- off-roader
- Covers any off-road vehicle, not just a compact jeep.
- SUV
- May be larger and designed mainly for paved roads.