recreational vehicle

noun

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 The demand for recreational vehicles has grown because of a new generation of travelers. — Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 4 June 2026 High fuel prices were not enough to stop Julie and Vince Rossi from taking their first cross-country road trip in their new recreational vehicle. — Camila Domonoske, NPR, 22 May 2026 Lake Walcott State Park and Minidoka National Wildlife Refuge have camping options for tents and recreational vehicles. — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 21 May 2026 This Whirlpool portable dishwasher is a good choice for dorm rooms, recreational vehicles and small apartments. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for recreational vehicle
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trailer
Noun
  • In the trailer, Zelie (Thuso Mbedu) and her older brother, Tzain (Tosin Cole), team up with the king’s daughter, Princess Amari (Amandla Stenberg), and his son, Prince Inan (Damson Idris), to fight against the oppression of their people.
    — Malik Davis, VIBE.com, 29 July 2026
  • In the new trailer, the avatars have also entered the real world, but they are stuck in demo mode.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 29 July 2026
Definition of trailer

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“Recreational vehicle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recreational%20vehicle. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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