Thesaurus results for TRAILER

trailer

noun

ˈtrā-lər

Definition of trailer

as in caravan

a motor vehicle that is specially equipped for living while traveling the band packed their equipment back into their trailer and headed off to their next gig

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Recent Examples of trailer Here’s the first trailer for Danny Boyle’s Ink, which opens the 83rd Venice Film Festival this evening. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026 Netflix has released the official trailer for its take on John Steinbeck‘s classic East of Eden. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026 That was later followed by a full trailer, which revealed the new looks at Ron, Hermione, Dumbledore, Snape and other fan-favorite characters. — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026 References to Bond sprinkled throughout the trailer include Cage ordering that signature cocktail and packing a familiar-looking pistol, plus a gag at the end playing off Bond’s 007 designation. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for trailer

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On the night of September 7, Greenidge was trailing in a car behind Knight and Shakur, the front car in a caravan of cars, when the two men were shot.

— Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
Since 2023, the Tour has had an official partnership with TikTok, with the social media platform present in the race’s publicity caravan that passes ahead of the peloton two hours in advance.

— Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of caravan

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The heater was developed by Truma, a top name in RV HVAC equipment and accessories.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
In Cameron, Louisiana, the winds had picked up and rain was coming through on and off Tuesday morning, said Connor Salvador, who owns an RV park there near the coast.

— Jamie Stengle, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026

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The council also reported that no Scouts, campers, or guests were at camp when the fire entered the area, and all personnel were safely evacuated.

— Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Camp personnel were safely evacuated and there were no campers on site when the fire swept through, Scouting America Longhorn Council officials said in an online update.

— Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of camper

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