recreational vehicle

noun

Synonyms of recreational vehiclenext
: a vehicle designed for recreational use (as in camping)
especially : motor home

Synonyms of recreational vehicle

Examples of recreational vehicle in a Sentence

sales of recreational vehicles typically go down when gas prices go up
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Interest in stargazing campsites is substantially larger than generally recognized, says Juliana Baena of RV Trader, an online classifieds site for buying and selling new and used recreational vehicles. Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 No support to amend Councilman Luis Rodríguez, who supported the ordinance two years ago, made a motion to amend it to allow townhouses to park boats and other recreational vehicles. Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026 The city of Miramar is joining many other South Florida communities that are cracking down on recreational vehicles being used as living quarters. Joan Murray, CBS News, 5 June 2026 The demand for recreational vehicles has grown because of a new generation of travelers. Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for recreational vehicle

Word History

First Known Use

1949, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of recreational vehicle was in 1949

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“Recreational vehicle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recreational%20vehicle. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

recreational vehicle

noun
: a vehicle designed for recreational use (as in camping)
especially : motor home

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