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RV

noun
\ˌär-ˈvē \

Definition of RV 

(Entry 1 of 2)

: recreational vehicle

RV

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Definition of RV (Entry 2 of 2)

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Synonyms: Noun

camper, caravan, motor home, recreational vehicle, trailer

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Examples of RV in a Sentence

Noun

 the RV parked in the driveway is a sure sign that their relatives from Florida have arrived

First Known Use of RV

Noun

1967, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of RV was in 1967

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