caravan

noun
UK: /ˈkærəvæn/
US: /ˈkærəvæn/

  1. A group of people and vehicles traveling together, especially in a desert.

    1. The caravan crossed the desert.
    2. The merchants formed a large caravan to protect themselves from bandits on their long journey.

  2. A group of vehicles traveling together for a shared purpose.

    1. We drove in a caravan to the beach.
    2. A caravan of aid trucks made its way to the disaster-stricken area to deliver essential supplies.

  3. A vehicle equipped for living in, typically towed by a car and used for vacations.

    1. They lived in a caravan.
    2. The family decided to tour Europe, renting a caravan for their extended road trip.

Synonyms

trailer convoy mobile home motorcade procession
caravan verb

  1. To travel in a group of vehicles.

    1. We caravanned to the mountains.
    2. The group decided to caravan to the music festival, sharing the driving responsibilities along the way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "caravan" in English means: A group of people and vehicles traveling together, especially in a desert., A group of vehicles traveling together for a shared purpose., A vehicle equipped for living in, typically towed by a car and used for vacations..

The phonetic transcription of "caravan" is /ˈkærəvæn/ in British English and /ˈkærəvæn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "caravan": trailer, convoy, mobile home, motorcade, procession.

Example usage of "caravan": "The caravan crossed the desert.". More examples on the page.