travel trailer

noun

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

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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 The company announced its latest innovation this month, adding a completely all-electric off-grid travel trailer to its stable. New Atlas, 1 July 2026 Based on an analysis of more than 1 million bookings, RVshare says its average rental cost, set by owners, is just over $210 per night, with travel trailers typically costing the least and motorized Class A, B and C RVs costing more. Eve Chen, USA Today, 23 June 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 19 Jul. 2026.

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