recreational vehicle
noun
: a vehicle designed for recreational use (as in camping)
especially
: motor home
Examples of recreational vehicle in a Sentence
sales of recreational vehicles typically go down when gas prices go up
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That has proven especially useful for users who installed the latest Starlink dishes on recreational vehicles and boats.
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Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 11 May 2026
The grandmother now shares a recreational vehicle with her sister while the rest live in a rental home a 10-minute drive away.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 10 May 2026
The rentals also cannot be ADUs, or Accessory Dwelling Units, junior ADUs, recreational vehicles, hotels, motels, timeshares, bed and breakfast inns or affordable housing.
—Terri Daxon, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
The platform also accommodates mobile properties such as boats and recreational vehicles, where operational knowledge plays a significant role in both safety and enjoyment.
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Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 11 May 2026
The grandmother now shares a recreational vehicle with her sister while the rest live in a rental home a 10-minute drive away.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 10 May 2026
The rentals also cannot be ADUs, or Accessory Dwelling Units, junior ADUs, recreational vehicles, hotels, motels, timeshares, bed and breakfast inns or affordable housing.
—Terri Daxon, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
The platform also accommodates mobile properties such as boats and recreational vehicles, where operational knowledge plays a significant role in both safety and enjoyment.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for recreational vehicle
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“Recreational vehicle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recreational%20vehicle. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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