noun

caravan

trailer, RV, camper

They spent their holiday in a caravan.

They spent their vacation in a trailer.

A caravan of camels crossed the desert.

A caravan of camels crossed the desert.

((a caravan / a trailer)) a vehicle pulled by a car, used for vacations They spent their vacation in a trailer.

((a caravan of sb./sth.)) a group of people or animals traveling together A caravan of camels crossed the desert.

Synonyms: trailer, camper (for vehicle); convoy, procession (for group)

From Persian 'kārawān', meaning 'group of desert travellers'.

Imagine a 'car' and a 'van' combined into one vehicle for camping. Also, picture a long line of them, a convoy.

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