caravan
Translation
caravan, convoy, procession
Examples
A caravan of merchants crossed the desert.
A caravan of merchants crossed the desert.
The presidential caravan moved through the city.
The presidential caravan moved through the city.
Grammar Patterns
((a)) caravan of ((sth.)) A group of people or vehicles traveling together. A caravan of trucks drove down the highway.
Similar Words
Synonyms: convoy, procession, fleet. Note: In British English, 'caravan' also means a trailer/camper.
Etymology
From Persian 'kārawān', meaning 'group of desert travelers'.
Memory Tips
Picture a 'car' and a 'van' leading a long line of other vehicles or people.