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caravan

/ˈkær.ə.væn/

/ˈkɛr.ə.væn/

caravannoun

caravans

/ˈkær.ə.væn/

/ˈkɛr.ə.væn/

Translations

караван

The caravan traveled across the desert for several days.

Караван путешествовал через пустыню несколько дней.

фургон

They bought a caravan to go on a road trip across the country.

Они купили фургон, чтобы отправиться в путешествие по стране.

Additional translations

путешествие

караван-сарай

Definitions

A group of travelers, as merchants or pilgrims, journeying together for safety in passing through deserts, hostile territory, etc.

The caravan moved slowly across the desert, each member keeping a watchful eye on the horizon.

A covered vehicle, typically a large one, equipped for living in, usually towed by a car and used for holidays.

They decided to spend their summer vacation traveling across the country in a caravan.

A line or procession of vehicles or pack animals traveling together.

A caravan of trucks carried the relief supplies into the mountains.

Synonyms

mobile home

caravanverb

caravanned

Past Simple

caravanned

Past Participle

caravanning

Gerund

/ˈkærəvæn/

/ˈkɛrəˌvæn/

Chiefly British: to travel or holiday in a caravan (recreational vehicle).

Definitions

To travel or spend a holiday in a caravan.

They caravanned through the Lake District last spring.

To travel together in a group, especially through a desert or other hostile territory.

The merchants caravanned across the desert for weeks.

caravanadjective

Attributive use describing things related to or designed for caravans.

Definitions

Relating to or suitable for caravans.

They booked a spot at a well-equipped caravan site.