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R.V.

R.V.

3.9
A large vehicle like a van or bus that has a bed and a small kitchen
  • noun
  • /ˈɑːrˈvi/
  • US
translation icon : autocaravana
  • We rented an R.V. for our road trip through the national parks.

Examples

  • They spent the summer traveling across the country in their R.V..

  • The campground has special parking spaces for large R.V.s.

  • The R.V. parked near the lake.

  • They traveled across the country in their R.V..

  • They spent the summer traveling across the country in their R.V..

  • We rented an R.V. for our road trip through the national parks.

  • The campground has special parking spaces for large R.V.s.

Synonyms

van
vsR.V.
85 1.0

A vehicle that has beds and a small kitchen for living while traveling

indicates a larger, fully equipped vehicle designed for extended living
RV
vsR.V.
  • US
50 3.0

A large vehicle like a van or bus that people live in while they travel

is the same concept but appears as a punctuated abbreviation
camper
vsR.V.
  • US
41 3.0

A vehicle with a small kitchen and sleeping area for traveling

means only powered motor vehicles equipped for living while travelling
motor home
vsR.V.
14 3.4

A large vehicle with a kitchen, bathroom, and beds for living while traveling

is expressed as a compact abbreviation using periods
recreational vehicle
vsR.V.
  • US
4 3.4

A large vehicle with living space that people use for travel and camping

is the abbreviated form written with periods
motorhome
vsR.V.
3 3.0

A large vehicle like a small home where people live and sleep while traveling

is represented as a punctuated short form rather than a single word
camping bus
vsR.V.
3.4

A large vehicle with beds and a small kitchen for camping trips

refers more broadly to various motor vehicles adapted for living and travel

How Comfortable

R.V.
  • US
3.9
camper trailer
  • Australian
1 3.4
tent
514 1.0

Surface Forms

R.V. singular

Etymology

R.V. stands for recreational vehicle, with recreation meaning 'fun' or 'relaxation' and vehicle meaning 'a thing that carries people or things'. So an R.V. is a vehicle that carries you and a small home for travel and camping.