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 Members can disable autoplay for episodes and trailers at any time, while parents have control over autoplay features on kids’ profiles, according to Netflix. Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 10 Sep. 2026 Some of those most in danger are the millions of Americans who live in manufactured housing like mobile homes and trailers. Alejandra Borunda, NPR, 7 Sep. 2026 Diesel is the main fuel source for tractor-trailers distributing goods and food nationwide. Todd C. Frankel, Washington Post, 4 Sep. 2026 The value of the trailers was estimated at 50,000 pounds ($67,000). ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026 Chief Travis Ruby of the Ada County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that his office has received additional reports of construction crews in nearby subdivisions discovering bullet holes in their trailers. Idaho Statesman, 2 Sep. 2026 Despite the damage, all the trailers in that first row remained. Ren Larson, ProPublica, 2 Sep. 2026 One driver is dead after a collision Wednesday afternoon involving tractor-trailers and trucks that closed southbound Highway 99 south of Galt, according to the California Highway Patrol. Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026 Warehouse on Wheels, which has more than 36,000 storage trailers serving a wide range of industries since it was founded in 2017, is banking on the industry’s need for stopgap measures. Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 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
  • Island Packers requires campers to check in an hour before the boat leaves.
    Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Beyond the basics like comfortable clothing and sturdy hiking shoes, campers often need tents, sleeping bags, camp chairs, lanterns, and coolers to stay comfortable outdoors.
    Kaitlin Marks, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2026

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“Trailers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trailers. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

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