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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Redfern said some tents did not survive the extreme weather and caravans were also damaged.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
After the sessions, caravans of cars made their way down a narrow road to a grassy stretch of family land nearby for food, music and games.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 21, 2026
Meanwhile, assorted other parades and caravans are traveling Route 66 in other states this year; most of them concentrate on short segments.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2026
It’s that time of year again when caravans of festival-goers head to the desert for Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 27, 2026
The caravans had been stopped at Giza for some time, waiting for the wars to end.
From "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho
