caravan
Americannoun
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a group of travelers, as merchants or pilgrims, journeying together for safety in passing through deserts, hostile territory, etc.
- Synonyms:
- band, cavalcade, train, procession, parade
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any group traveling in or as if in a caravan and using a specific mode of transportation, as pack animals or motor vehicles.
a caravan of trucks; a camel caravan.
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a large covered vehicle for conveying passengers, goods, a sideshow, etc.; van.
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Chiefly British. a house on wheels; trailer.
verb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
noun
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US and Canadian name: trailer. a large enclosed vehicle capable of being pulled by a car or lorry and equipped to be lived in
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( as modifier )
a caravan site
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(esp in some parts of Asia and Africa) a company of traders or other travellers journeying together, often with a train of camels, through the desert
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a group of wagons, pack mules, camels, etc, esp travelling in single file
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a large covered vehicle, esp a gaily coloured one used by Romany Gypsies, circuses, etc
verb
Other Word Forms
- caravanist noun
- caravanning noun
Etymology
Origin of caravan
1590–1600; earlier carovan < Italian carovana < Persian kārwān
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
A man was killed after a tree fell on his caravan in England, while around 100,000 homes were without power in France on Saturday.
From BBC
He said dumping on the site had continued ever since, with mattresses, gas bottles and a caravan left on the land.
From BBC
He had thought his marriage was happy before the attack at their caravan on 20 September 2024.
From BBC
Clare said she has been "overwhelmed" with love and has so far received thousands of Christmas cards, as well as flowers, chocolates, personalised gifts, theatre tickets and even caravan holidays.
From BBC
"We want caravans. We want our homes rebuilt. We long for concrete to keep us warm. Every day I sit and cry for my children."
From BBC
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