Meaning & use
ute
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A utility vehicle, a light truck or car with an open cargo area, especially in Australian and New Zealand English.
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He loaded the surfboards into the back of his ute and drove to the beach.
Farmers across the outback rely on a sturdy ute to haul feed and equipment.
A note on using this word
Short for 'utility' or 'utility vehicle'; it is everyday slang in Australia and New Zealand but rarely used elsewhere.
Words with a similar meaning
pickup truckutility vehicle
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