Phrase guide

public utility van

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A van used as public transport.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Philippines

Topics: road, transport

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: UV Express

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Patterned after public utility vehicle, but with van instead of vehicle.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Polish: van publiczny — van that does public transport
  • Tagalog: pampasaherong van — van that does public transport