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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When the truck slowed down to turn onto 95th Avenue, police say the Subaru failed to slow down and crashed into the back of the trailer.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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The initial teaser for the trailer went big on '80s nostalgia, which means big CRT TVs, garish leotards, and Technicolor breakfast cereal.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Recreational vehicle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recreational%20vehicle. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.
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