travel trailer

noun

: a trailer drawn especially by an automobile and equipped for use (as while traveling) as a dwelling

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Investigators determined that Lemke discovered the deceased infant and moved the child’s body from the travel trailer the couple had been sleeping in to the primary residence, which belonged to a friend. Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2026 Airstream also introduced its most affordable travel trailer yet this week (under $65K). Charles Singh, USA Today, 17 July 2026 The World Traveler lineup was introduced within the last year across global markets and has earned recognition as sweet spot, an entry point for first-time RV buyers or owners considering a suppler travel trailer option. Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 The World Traveler has always been one of Airstream’s lighter travel trailers, but the company says the 17RB can be towed by an even wider range of vehicles, including crossovers, SUVs, and lightweight pickups. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for travel trailer

Word History

First Known Use

1936, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of travel trailer was in 1936

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“Travel trailer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/travel%20trailer. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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