recreational vehicle

Definition of recreational vehiclenext
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 Within the first several months, at least $80,000 in investor money was allegedly used to pay Burkhalter's ex-wife's attorneys and expenses connected to recreational vehicles. — Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026 That number balloons to nearly 28 million when including other vehicle types that are subject to the backup camera mandate, such as recreational vehicles and small buses, according to NHTSA. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026 About 30 people evacuated from areas north of Sisters were in a shelter at the local high school, with about as many more staying in recreational vehicles parked outside, Letz said. — ABC News, 25 July 2026 One of those who died was a man swept away in a recreational vehicle, Abbott said Thursday. — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for recreational vehicle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recreational vehicle
trailer
Noun
  • The trailer for the upcoming film, which will be released by Netflix, is our first look at the intergenerational narrative.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Designed by Sweet-Haus Tiny Cabin Company, the Acadia is based on a quad-axle trailer.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 28 Sep. 2026

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“Recreational vehicle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recreational%20vehicle. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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