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 The man was reportedly working underneath the recreational vehicle when the RV fell, Coweta County Coroner Richard Hawk told McClatchy News on the phone. Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2024 No recreational vehicles, including golf carts and ATVs, are allowed in the campgrounds. Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 28 Mar. 2024 However, people joined along the way in Texas, driving passenger cars, recreational vehicles and trucks towing campers. Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News, 4 Feb. 2024 The older Lennons live in Tennessee, and enjoy traveling full time in their recreational vehicle. Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2024 In Contra Costa County, the storage of boats and recreational vehicles is allowed on private property — with some exceptions. Angela Rodriguez, Sacramento Bee, 6 Feb. 2024 In addition to the extensive display of recreational vehicles, attendees can explore booths from industry exhibitors featuring the latest RV gear and accessories. Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 7 Mar. 2024 Interest rates influence some consumer spending, primarily cars, recreational vehicles and boats, but also to a lesser extent furniture and appliances. Bill Conerly, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024 The group arrived at about 8 p.m. Friday local time and merged onto a two-lane rural road, creating a long queue of mostly personal or rented cars and recreational vehicles. Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News, 4 Feb. 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

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Cite this Entry

“Recreational vehicle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recreational%20vehicle. Accessed 1 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

recreational vehicle

noun
: a vehicle designed for recreational use (as in camping)
especially : motor home

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