caravan
noun
a group of travelers, as merchants or pilgrims, journeying together for safety in passing through deserts, hostile territory, etc.
caravans
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pluralof caravan.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof caravan (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
caravannouna group of travelers, as merchants or pilgrims, journeying together for safety in passing through deserts, hostile territory, etc.
Example Sentences
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People also distributed hand-drawn maps for caravans to follow.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
Half a mile away in the village of Minera, there have been reports of dozens of lorries tipping on a field opposite homes, as well as caravans and earthmovers installed on the site.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
In July 2019, councils across England counted 23,636 traveller caravans.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
The Afar region of north-eastern Ethiopia is one of the hottest and driest places on Earth, where nomads often lead camel caravans carrying salt through the desert.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Khal Drogo finally called a halt near the Eastern Mar-ket where the caravans from Yi Ti and Asshai and the Shadow Lands came to trade, with the Mother of Moun-tains looming overhead.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
