Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

panel van

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.35 in modern English

Syllables
pan-el -van
IPA
13
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
3
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A large van without side windows or rear seats, with a chassis too big for a car; compare car-body van.

noun

A further development of the Australian ute, also based on a car chassis, and often highly decorated and fitted out for sleeping.

Australian usage

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What does panel van mean?
A large van without side windows or rear seats, with a chassis too big for a car; compare car-body van.

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