humvee

/ˈhʌmvɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

A four-wheel-drive, amphibious vehicle used by the military for transporting troops and equipment, developed from the M998 High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV).

“The soldiers arrived at the base in a convoy of Humvees.”

2. verb

To travel or move in a Humvee, especially in a military context.

“The soldiers humveed through the desert to reach the enemy’s position.”

Synonyms

  • HMMWV
  • military vehicle

Antonyms

  • hiker
  • pedestrian