as in trailer
a motor vehicle that is specially equipped for living while traveling
sales of recreational vehicles typically go down when gas prices go up
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Recent Examples of recreational vehicle
Its dealerships specialize in service, sales and parts for the heavy-duty truck, trailer, automotive and recreational vehicle industries.
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Chris Bolin, Denver Post, 17 Jan. 2026
Beachgoers and campers with big recreational vehicles must all pass through a single entrance along Indiana 49.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
After colliding with Sanchez’s vehicle, the driver allegedly continued to elude police and struck a recreational vehicle parked on private property.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2026
In Tempe, recreational vehicles larger than 21 feet and all boats, unmounted truck campers and trailers can be parked in the street for between two and seven days with a permit.
—Alexandra Hardle, AZCentral.com, 22 Dec. 2025
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Chris Bolin, Denver Post, 17 Jan. 2026
Beachgoers and campers with big recreational vehicles must all pass through a single entrance along Indiana 49.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
After colliding with Sanchez’s vehicle, the driver allegedly continued to elude police and struck a recreational vehicle parked on private property.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2026
In Tempe, recreational vehicles larger than 21 feet and all boats, unmounted truck campers and trailers can be parked in the street for between two and seven days with a permit.
—Alexandra Hardle, AZCentral.com, 22 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recreational vehicle
trailer
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For instance, Potrero Elementary has drainage issues, roof problems and major water intrusion under the building, and many of its trailers are well beyond their lifespan.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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The building features 28-foot clear heights, concrete tilt-panel construction, 4,032 square feet of speculative office space, trailer parking and is designed to accommodate a wide range of user needs.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Recreational vehicle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recreational%20vehicle. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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