Humvee
(noun)
A type of military vehicle with high mobility and versatility, typically used by the U.S. Army and Marine Corps.
Origin:
The word "humvee" is an acronym for high mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle and was first used in the early 1980s by the u.s. military.
Examples:
- The humvee rolled through the desert, kicking up a cloud of dust as it went.
- The soldiers rode in a humvee, their weapons at the ready.
- The humvee was a reliable and versatile vehicle that could navigate a variety of terrains.
- The humvee was heavily armored to protect the soldiers from enemy fire.
- The humvee was outfitted with a machine gun on top for added firepower.