Synonyms

motor home

American

Or motorhome

noun

a small bus or trucklike vehicle with a roomlike area behind the driver's seat outfitted as living quarters.

Etymology

Origin of motor home

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

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Thor, the parent company of Airstream and Jayco, in September said Harbinger will provide the chassis for a new range-extended electric motor home called Embark, which will be made by Jayco division Entegra Coach.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 13, 2025

After temporarily sleeping in their car, Ms Lavasani's family planned to rent an motor home for eight days.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2025

Trooper Rick Johnson, a spokesperson for the State Patrol, said the road was closed as a precaution since there was ammunition inside the motor home.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 11, 2024

Three years ago, unable to keep up with rent, Becerra purchased the $8,000 motor home with the help of his children.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2024

The inside was more like a giant motor home than a regular bus, with two diner-style booths on either side of the aisle and a mini kitchen.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman

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