van
Translation
van, delivery van
Examples
We rented a van to move our furniture.
We rented a van to move our furniture.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) van a medium-sized motor vehicle, used for transporting goods. We rented a van to move our furniture.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lorry, minibus
Etymology
Short for the word 'caravan'.
Memory Tips
Think of a boxy vehicle used for deliveries or moving house.