RV

noun

ˌär-ˈvē How to pronounce RV (audio)
Definition of RVnext
as in trailer
a motor vehicle that is specially equipped for living while traveling the RV parked in the driveway is a sure sign that their relatives from Florida have arrived

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Recent Examples of RV New notices have now been posted along Kirkham Street near the West Oakland BART station, warning people of an upcoming RV encampment closure. — CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026 The owners of the RV knew the suspect, but the nature of the relationship remained unclear, police said. — Haley Parsley, Sacbee.com, 13 Sep. 2026 Three dogs were at the scene, including one that was leashed to the RV. — Harry Harris, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2026 The price of gas has also hit the RV industry, making consumers less inclined to purchase RVs and travel. — Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for RV
Recent Examples of Synonyms for RV
  1. trailer
  2. caravan
Noun
  • About the shot in the trailer where Garfield’s Altman goes into a bunker with a bunch of guns?
    — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Related Stories Lucky Number is also unveiling the film’s international poster and trailer ahead of its Brazilian premiere at the Rio Film Festival.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of trailer
Noun
  • From caravan travel and 4WD adventures to camping and off-grid exploration—S2000 delivers extended runtime wherever Australians choose to explore.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Continue reading … ‘SEALED SHUT’ — DHS issues ominous warning to new migrant caravan heading toward US-Mexico border.
    — , FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of caravan

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“RV.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/RV. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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