trailers

plural of trailer
as in caravans
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 trailers Swooping in Xtracycle got its start providing cargo trailers for mountain bikes and then branched into dedicated cargo bikes. ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026 Between 2023 and 2025, the state spent close to $30 million on helicopter engines, cargo vans and trailers, all tied to immigration enforcement efforts. Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026 The group called on the Wyoming and Idaho transportation departments to place temporary restrictions prohibiting RVs, vehicles towing trailers and vehicles of more than 40,000 pounds from driving the road. Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 25 Aug. 2026 Plus, the layout was designed to allow up to 80 trailers loading or unloading at a time within the barns, decreasing congestion and improving efficiency. Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026 Horse advocate Heather Hellyer watched multiple trailers filled with horses leave throughout the day. Stina Sieg, NPR, 21 Aug. 2026 There’s also an indoor fire pit built into the main living space, plus a nearly 1,600-square-foot garage and workshop, heated driveway, and room for boats, Jet Skis, trailers, and other lake gear. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026 Deadline understands that the movie was up for a matter of hours earlier this week after a mistake led to it being posted on Prime’s product detail page that typically shows trailers. Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026 Once water falls below a certain point, trailers can reach the end of the concrete and encounter sand, rocks, or an underwater drop-off. Tori Mason, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trailers
Noun
  • Camel caravans on the Silk Road once passed through this flat, dusty scrubland.
    Shilo Urban, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
  • As random players began to join and leave the caravans, a rock tour energy developed.
    Jonathan Rowe, SPIN, 1 June 2026
Noun
  • 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

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“Trailers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trailers. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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