RV

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noun

RV

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abbreviation

Examples of RV in a Sentence

Noun the RV parked in the driveway is a sure sign that their relatives from Florida have arrived
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
America Is Using Up Its Groundwater Like There’s No Tomorrow Still, Democrats face suspicion in places like La Paz County, a patchwork of emerald-colored farm valleys and scorched mountain ranges whose mild winters draw retirees in RV’s and van-life vagabonds. Jack Healy, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2024 Lil Jon is currently booked to appear on two dates: Ridgefield, WA at RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater on Sept. 27 and North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre in Chula Vista, California on Oct. 3. Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2024 The blaze broke out shortly after 4:20 a.m. at a lived-in RV parked just in front of the warehouse, located at 1000 40th Ave. Kate Talerico, The Mercury News, 20 Apr. 2024 This unit offers ample backup power in emergency situations or on your next RV trip. Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2024 Carrier, a businessman who founded RV company Relentless Dealer Services, also has been endorsed by prominent prosecutors and law enforcement figures in the 6th District, such as Johnson County Sheriff Duane Burgess and Bartholomew County Sheriff Chris Lane. Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Apr. 2024 The man was reportedly working underneath the recreational vehicle when the RV fell, Coweta County Coroner Richard Hawk told McClatchy News on the phone. Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2024 Others in the area said the RV encampment had already taken a toll on businesses. Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024 Similar to the forthcoming Lunar Terrain Vehicle, the Japanese RV can be remotely controlled if astronauts aren’t around, and will remain in operation for 10 years following its delivery. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 11 Apr. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1967, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of RV was in 1967

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“RV.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/RV. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

RV

noun
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