caravan

/,kærə'væn/
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caravan

A family tows their caravan to a campsite by the lake.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A vehicle equipped as a home: A caravan is a wheeled vehicle, often towed by a car, that is designed for people to live in temporarily, especially while traveling or on holiday.
    • A group traveling together: A caravan is a group of people, vehicles, or pack animals (like camels or mules) traveling together, often for safety or trade across long distances or difficult terrain.

  2. Verb:

    • To travel or live in a caravan: The act of traveling or taking a holiday while living in a caravan (the vehicle).
Examples

  • Noun (Vehicle):

    • They rented a caravan for their summer trip across the country.
    • The family parked their caravan by the lake for the weekend.

  • Noun (Traveling Group):

    • The ancient caravan crossed the desert with spices and silk.
    • A caravan of aid trucks finally reached the remote village.

  • Verb:

    • We plan to caravan through France next year.
    • They have caravanned all over Europe.
Advanced Usage
  • "To caravan" can imply traveling in a group of such vehicles.
    • Several families decided to caravan together to the national park.
Variants and Related Words
  • Caravanner (noun): A person who travels or holidays in a caravan.
    • The site was popular with caravanners.
  • Caravanning (noun/gerund): The activity of traveling or holidaying in a caravan.
    • Caravanning is a popular and economical way to see the country.
Synonyms
  • Noun (Vehicle): Camper, trailer, mobile home, RV (Recreational Vehicle).
  • Noun (Group): Procession, convoy, train, wagon train.
Related Phrases
  • Caravan park / Caravan site: A designated area where caravans can be parked and connected to utilities.
    • We stayed at a very nice caravan park by the coast.
  • Caravan of hope: A metaphorical phrase for a group bringing aid or positive change.
    • The relief effort was described as a caravan of hope.
caravan

A family tows their caravan to a campsite by the lake.

Noun
  1. a camper equipped with living quarters
  2. a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file
    • we were part of a caravan of almost a thousand camels
    • they joined the wagon train for safety
Verb
  1. travel in a caravan

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