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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The recreational vehicle maker posted earnings of $2.53 per share on revenue of $2.89 billion, compared to the forecast $1.79 in earnings per share and $2.61 billion in revenue from analysts surveyed by FactSet. Brian Evans, CNBC, 4 June 2025 An applicable passenger vehicle for the tax break also would include all-terrain vehicles and recreational vehicles, if their final assembly took place in the United States. Susan Tompor, USA Today, 4 June 2025 For example, households increased their spending on recreational vehicles by 7.0% in the first three months of this year. Christian Weller, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025 Winnebago Industries — The recreational vehicle manufacturer fell 5.4% after its third-quarter guidance for earnings per share and revenue fell short of analysts’ expectations. Fred Imbert, CNBC, 5 June 2025 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 2 Jul. 2025.

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recreational vehicle

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

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