caravan
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Definition
A group of people or vehicles traveling together, especially across a desert or through difficult areas; also, a vehicle equipped for living in, used for travel or camping.
Usage & Nuances
'Caravan' can mean a group traveling together (historical or modern), but in the UK, it most commonly refers to a towed vehicle for camping ('travel trailer' in US English). In the US, 'caravan' is less commonly used for the vehicle, so context matters. Typical collocations: 'caravan park', 'a caravan of camels', 'tow a caravan'.
Example Sentences
We slept in a caravan during our vacation.
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A caravan of camels crossed the desert.
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They parked their caravan at the campsite.
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We're planning a road trip in the new caravan next summer.
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The festival turns into a giant caravan of food trucks and performers.
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You see that caravan by the lake? That’s where I grew up every summer.
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