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recreational vehicle
noun
: a vehicle designed for recreational use (as in camping)
especially
: motor home
Examples of recreational vehicle in a Sentence
sales of recreational vehicles typically go down when gas prices go up
Recent Examples on the Web
Earlier this month, Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) referred Thomas to the Justice Department for potential prosecution for possible tax and false-statement violations related to lavish travel gifts and a loan for a recreational vehicle.
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Justin Jouvenal, Washington Post, 23 July 2024
Benchmark initiates coverage of Winnebago at buy A series of timely deals is turning Winnebago into a big winner in the recreational vehicle space, according to Benchmark.
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Pia Singh,fred Imbert, CNBC, 18 July 2024
Fort Wilderness covers 750 acres and hosts recreational vehicles and tents.
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Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 3 July 2024
The boutique Sparrow hotel added a Form & Function cafe location on its ground floor and serves food from an aluminum Airstream recreational vehicle in its courtyard.
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Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 14 July 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1949, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of recreational vehicle was
in 1949
Dictionary Entries Near recreational vehicle
Cite this Entry
“Recreational vehicle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recreational%20vehicle. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.
Kids Definition
recreational vehicle
noun
: a vehicle designed for recreational use (as in camping)
especially
: motor home
More from Merriam-Webster on recreational vehicle
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about recreational vehicle
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