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 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 While PlusAI is a software developer working on self-driving technologies, Kwan said cargo theft has been a persistent problem for the trucking industry, which is in search of solutions to better track trailers and cargo statuses. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 1 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 One of the earliest, prominently featured in trailers for Primetime, stars Tony Revolori, an actor best known for his role in the recent Spider-Man movies. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 28 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 Canada is slapping hefty counter-tariffs on farm machinery, such as combine parts, mowing equipment and livestock trailers. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026 More than a year later, some employees were still working out of temporary trailers while renovations continued. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 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
  • This allows campers and travellers to keep food cold and essentials powered for longer between charges.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The camp is seeking to reorganize after 27 campers and counselors died in the 2025 Guadalupe River flood; a state legislative probe found an earlier evacuation could have saved every life.
    — Jim Vertuno, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

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“Trailers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trailers. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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