caravan 1 of 2

noun

ˈker-ə-ˌvan How to pronounce caravan (audio)
Definition of caravannext
1
as in fleet
a group of vehicles traveling together or under one management a funeral caravan slowly making its way down the street

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2
as in trailer
a motor vehicle that is specially equipped for living while traveling bought a caravan and drove cross-country to California

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caravan

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verb

as in to tent

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Recent Examples of caravan
Noun
In true Richards’ fashion, of course, Kyle transfers her distress into throwing yet another one of her overwrought white parties, whose guest list is filled with a caravan of beloved names in the Bravo-verse. — Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026 As the caravan headed down 61st Street, the agent driving the CBP vehicle attempted to evade them by swerving into oncoming lanes of traffic, with Alvarez following closely behind, the plea agreement stated. — Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
Verb
The change, which Cochrane said is an experiment, is also a concession to several external factors that make the old-school style caravans more challenging. — Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 18 Jan. 2026 Each spring, his parents and five siblings would caravan with a couple of other families from South Texas to the Oregon-Idaho border. — Matthew Odam, Austin American-Statesman, 9 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for caravan
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caravan
  1. fleet
  2. trailer
  3. tent
  4. convoy
  5. backpack
Noun
  • After all, a fleet of TB2s would likely be much cheaper and easier for Damascus to operate than modern fighter jets.
    — Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • That fleet now includes a new 300-megapixel infrared space observatory that bears her name.
    — Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
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  • Perhaps most curiously in this trailer is a shot of two adults sprinting across a bridge that lights up in a romantic, fairy tale sort of way.
    — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 2 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, Idaho Statesman, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of trailer
Verb
  • Users can pitch the fly first, then use it as cover while pitching the inner tent, attach the fly and tent together and pitch them as one, or pitch the inner tent and then attach the fly.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Bake in preheated oven until pastry is golden brown and filling is bubbling around edges, about 25 to 30 minutes, tenting with foil if needed.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
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Noun
  • Freya is the granddaughter of Athos — a dog who survived the Russian brutality in Bucha and was found on the street where Ukrainian forces destroyed a large Russian convoy, Danylchenko told the Associated Press in an interview.
    — Laurie Kellman, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Peter Cullen, the Canadian voice actor who starred as the heroic Optimus Prime in a convoy of Transformers films, TV shows and video games and as the gloomy Eeyore in dozens of Winnie the Pooh projects, has died.
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026
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Verb
  • Located in the present and traditional homeland of the Penobscot Nation, the national monument has more than 50 miles of trails for day hikers as well as those who plan to backpack over the course of a few days.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026
  • Months-long backpacking trips to Thailand might have just got a lot harder to arrange.
    — Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 20 May 2026
Definition of backpack

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