ATV

noun

ˌā-(ˌ)tē-ˈvē How to pronounce ATV (audio)
: all-terrain vehicle

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Given how Wade is defined by his love of hallucinogenic mushrooms and off-roading in an ATV, the character is designed to be played big, and Heaton appears to be enjoying himself. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026 Zip-lining, ATV tours, and bike rentals are also available nearby. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026 Zulmarie Gonzalez-Alvarado, 38, of Bridgeport was charged with street takeover, second-degree reckless endangerment, breach of peace, reckless driving and use of an ATV on public property. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2026 Underneath, though, is an ATV go-kart, which unfortunately isn’t street-legal. — New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ATV

Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ATV was in 1969

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“ATV.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ATV. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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