Thesaurus results for TRAILER

trailer

noun

ˈtrā-lər

Definition of trailer

as in caravan

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 trailer Here’s the first trailer for Danny Boyle’s Ink, which opens the 83rd Venice Film Festival this evening. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026 Netflix has released the official trailer for its take on John Steinbeck‘s classic East of Eden. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026 That was later followed by a full trailer, which revealed the new looks at Ron, Hermione, Dumbledore, Snape and other fan-favorite characters. — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026 References to Bond sprinkled throughout the trailer include Cage ordering that signature cocktail and packing a familiar-looking pistol, plus a gag at the end playing off Bond’s 007 designation. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for trailer

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Noun

The drive was led by Las Vegas Rock Crawlers, which supplied modified Jeeps and guided the caravan.

— Michael Febbo, The Drive, 2 Sep. 2026
For three magical summers between 1997 and 1999, the women’s festival known as Lilith Fair was a touring caravan of musicians, feminist activists and organizers that carried the message of women’s empowerment across North America.

— Suzy Exposito, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of caravan

Noun

The heater was developed by Truma, a top name in RV HVAC equipment and accessories.

— New Atlas, 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

Definition of RV

Noun

Island Packers requires campers to check in an hour before the boat leaves.

— Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Beyond the basics like comfortable clothing and sturdy hiking shoes, campers often need tents, sleeping bags, camp chairs, lanterns, and coolers to stay comfortable outdoors.

— Kaitlin Marks, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of camper

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