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recreational vehicle
noun
: a vehicle designed for recreational use (as in camping)
especially
: motor home
Examples of recreational vehicle in a Sentence
sales of recreational vehicles typically go down when gas prices go up
Recent Examples on the Web
The ranch will also look to add recreational vehicles for rent, like pontoon boats, kayaks, canoes and paddleboards.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 9 May 2024
The Los Angeles Municipal Code prohibits occupying vacant land without a certificate of occupancy, and L.A. County also prohibits recreational vehicles from being occupied as a residence on any private property, according to the Department of Regional Planning.
—Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 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
No recreational vehicles, including golf carts and ATVs, are allowed in the campgrounds.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 28 Mar. 2024
However, people joined along the way in Texas, driving passenger cars, recreational vehicles and trucks towing campers.
—Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News, 4 Feb. 2024
The older Lennons live in Tennessee, and enjoy traveling full time in their recreational vehicle.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2024
In Contra Costa County, the storage of boats and recreational vehicles is allowed on private property — with some exceptions.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacramento Bee, 6 Feb. 2024
In addition to the extensive display of recreational vehicles, attendees can explore booths from industry exhibitors featuring the latest RV gear and accessories.
—Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 7 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1949, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of recreational vehicle was
in 1949
Dictionary Entries Near recreational vehicle
Cite this Entry
“Recreational vehicle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recreational%20vehicle. Accessed 23 May. 2024.
Kids Definition
recreational vehicle
noun
: a vehicle designed for recreational use (as in camping)
especially
: motor home
More from Merriam-Webster on recreational vehicle
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