Etymology

ute

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Today it means: A small vehicle based on the same platform as a family car but with a unibody construction and a built-in open tray area for carrying goods; similar but not identical to a pick-up truck. Full definition →

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ute · noun1

Clipping of utility vehicle, originating from the 1930s term coupé utility.

Ute · noun, proper noun2

  1. Spanish · derived fromYuta
  2. English todayUte

From Utah, from Spanish Yuta, of Pueblo and/or Apache origin.

Words from the same roots

SpanishYuta all →

Utah

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