Thesaurus results for TRAILER

trailer

noun

ˈtrā-lər

Definition of trailer

as in caravan

a motor vehicle that is specially equipped for living while traveling the band packed their equipment back into their trailer and headed off to their next gig

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Recent Examples of trailer The trailer kicks off with Misty being kicked out of her apartment by a woman who claims the place belongs to her husband. — Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2026 In honor of these big birthday party plans, a special new anniversary trailer and nostalgia poster have been composed to heighten the excitement and anticipation. — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 22 July 2026 Additional scenes included the trailer appear to show Chastain's character haunting the young girl. — Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 21 July 2026 There are no celebrity trailer vibes outside of the dressing room. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for trailer

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In Pasadena, Romani communities set up seasonal caravan camps, where Saar first encountered astrology and palmistry charts that inspired her interest in the unknown.

— Tara Anne Dalbow, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
Ancient caravan routes are now mere remnants, quickly blotted out by the path of red trucks.

— Cristina Dorador, The Dial, 14 July 2026

Definition of caravan

Noun

Darrenn Reeves Bradshaw, 35, was killed when the drivers of an RV, a commercial vehicle and a car hit the line while westbound near Bradshaw’s home in the 7700 block of the highway, Trooper Jake Macchia said in a news release.

— Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2026
The trip can be done in a car, RV, or motorcycle; hardy bicyclists even complete the route on two wheels.

— Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026

Definition of RV

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West Virginia experienced record flooding during one on Tuesday night; Utah on Sunday in a wildfire burn scar; Missouri’s 1,000-year rainfall event came the week before Texas, as campers were rescued from cabin rooftops and trees.

— Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
The lifeguard manager also said that the young campers, according to a camp leader, were allowed to enter the pool after the camp day’s activities ended.

— David Chiu, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026

Definition of camper

Noun

Though a mattress, allegedly covered in blood, was initially found inside the van, a judge later ruled through testing that there was no blood on it.

— Erin Jensen, USA Today, 18 July 2026
With fewer international visitors to cater to, the atmosphere is easygoing and laid-back; no black transfer vans or aspiring DJs here.

— Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 17 July 2026

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