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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
Mexican immigration authorities anticipate that more caravans will form and depart in the coming days, ahead of the presidential inauguration on January 20. — Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025 The image, which remains in folks’ memories, is the 800-vehicle caravan that crowded Highway 61 in support of Mound Bayou. — Ken Makin, The Christian Science Monitor, 2 Jan. 2025
Verb
Groups will caravan along the reservoir to observe the eagles. — Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 26 Jan. 2024 Together, these mostly mother-child pairs caravaned by bus and by train across a homeland pocked by shelling and missile attacks. — Freep.com, 9 June 2023 See All Example Sentences for caravan
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caravan
  1. fleet
  2. trailer
  3. tent
  4. convoy
  5. backpack
Noun
  • Currently over 50% of KLM’s fleet of long haul aircraft offer these features with the percentage increasing as new aircraft replace older models.
    — Michele Robson, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Dollar General has made the decision to cut ties with less than 1 percent of the stores in its fleet.
    — Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 13 Mar. 2025
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  • Read More: Remake of Stephen King's 'Cujo' Coming to Netflix There aren't a lot of details in the trailer.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Apple Original Films debuted a new full trailer for the movie on Thursday, March 13, featuring the Oscar winner driving up to 180 mph on a real Formula 1 track.
    — Sharareh Drury, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of trailer
Verb
  • The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library received $3,000 for tenting and fumigation for termite extermination.
    — Ashley Mackin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Bake in oven until cookie is golden brown on top and set around the edges, 25 to 30 minutes, tenting loosely with aluminum foil to prevent over-browning, if needed.
    — Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 12 Feb. 2025
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  • The drone lifted off, chased down the convoy—and barreled toward a pickup truck whose bed was heavy with supplies.
    — David Axe, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Several videos appeared on social media showing convoys of armed men in vehicles in the run-up to the violence, with some speaking in foreign Arabic dialects.
    — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of convoy
Verb
  • Charlie’s been on eight 11-day backpacking treks to Philmont, the Boy Scouts’ premier high adventure base in New Mexico, several with his sons.
    — Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Outdoors Ultralight tent barely breaks 2 lb and delivers squall-ready shelter November 30, 2024 The all-new Durston X-Dome 1+ backpacking tent combines an ultralight, tough construction with a roomy, easy-pitch dome design.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Dec. 2024
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