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 The firm develops aerodynamic solutions for Class 8 semi-trucks and trailers. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026 That can include testing trailers and thumbnails, identifying audience segments across social platforms and helping clients optimize campaigns toward outcomes beyond clicks, including viewing, retention and transactions. — Andrew Wallenstein, Variety, 19 Oct. 2026 Netflix gave the film a full theatrical marketing campaign including out-of-home, social, standees, trailers and community screenings, along with bespoke elements. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2026 Those are the same platforms where the film’s trailers went largely ignored. — Andrew McGowan, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026 Social media videos went viral this summer showing hourslong lines of boat trailers waiting to launch at the remaining Stateline ramp, which has had to be extended as water levels drop. — Story Hinckley, Christian Science Monitor, 5 Oct. 2026 Most trailers in this weight class include a topper tent for accommodations or a fixed bed inside a teardrop shell. — New Atlas, 1 Oct. 2026 Per iSpot, the Kelces have accounted for nearly 14% of all ad airings featuring celebrity talent during NFL games thus far, a tally that excludes network promos, streaming show promos and trailers. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 2026 Another photo showed Ratajkowski posing between production trailers in the same red-and-black dress, this time wearing dark sunglasses and carrying a small black bag. — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 28 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trailers
Noun
  • Officials tread carefully in regulating car caravans, which can overwhelm traffic and bring streets to a standstill.
    — Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The wait was animated in recent weeks by frequent caravans and post-card campaigns pressed by Eaton and Palisades survivors.
    — Anissa Rivera, Daily News, 29 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The firewood quarantine, issued by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, applies to everyone entering the state, including campers and travelers.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Jason is attending Crystal Lake, where he’s ostracized by his fellow campers on account of his facial deformities.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026

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“Trailers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trailers. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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