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
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The West Hartford Town Council voted down the proposal by resident Michael Cervone to modify zoning regulations to allow recreational vehicle storage as an accessory use.
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Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2026
Since then, his parents have been living in the RV outside of their home, joining the dozens of other recreational vehicles now found across Altadena since the fire.
—Zach Boetto, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
Its dealerships specialize in service, sales and parts for the heavy-duty truck, trailer, automotive and recreational vehicle industries.
—Chris Bolin, Denver Post, 17 Jan. 2026
Beachgoers and campers with big recreational vehicles must all pass through a single entrance along Indiana 49.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
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Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2026
Since then, his parents have been living in the RV outside of their home, joining the dozens of other recreational vehicles now found across Altadena since the fire.
—Zach Boetto, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
Its dealerships specialize in service, sales and parts for the heavy-duty truck, trailer, automotive and recreational vehicle industries.
—Chris Bolin, Denver Post, 17 Jan. 2026
Beachgoers and campers with big recreational vehicles must all pass through a single entrance along Indiana 49.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
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“Recreational vehicle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recreational%20vehicle. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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