RV

1 of 2

noun

ˌär-ˈvē 

: recreational vehicle

RV

2 of 2

abbreviation

Revised Version

Synonyms of RV

Noun

• trailer
• caravan

Examples of RV in a Sentence

Noun

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Now the ever-busy slammin' Alabamians are back with yet another piece of RV innovation. — New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026

Last year, Raman voted in favor of a 45-day citywide moratorium on new RV parks, a move aimed at giving city planners time to draft permanent new rules to regulate such facilities. — David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026

GoldenSky attendees will have the chance to camp for the first time, similar to Aftershock’s inaugural RV, car and tent camping options this year. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Evan Smith lost his job at a Colorado RV dealership this past spring after the company was sold. — Scott Horsley, NPR, 11 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1967, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

RV

noun

ˌär-ˈvē

: recreational vehicle