RV

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noun

ˌär-ˈvē How to pronounce RV (audio)
Synonyms of RVnext
: recreational vehicle

RV

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abbreviation

Revised Version

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Examples of RV in a Sentence

Noun the RV parked in the driveway is a sure sign that their relatives from Florida have arrived
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Noun
More than 80% of the world's RVs are made in Elkhart County, known as the RV Capital of the World. — Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2026 The heater was developed by Truma, a top name in RV HVAC equipment and accessories. — New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026 In Cameron, Louisiana, the winds had picked up and rain was coming through on and off Tuesday morning, said Connor Salvador, who owns an RV park there near the coast. — Jamie Stengle, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026 Officers located her at a bunkhouse and saw her run to a nearby RV. — Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for RV

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 7 Sep. 2026.

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RV

noun
ˌär-ˈvē
: recreational vehicle
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