recreational vehicle

noun

1. a van or utility vehicle used for recreational purposes, as camping, and often equipped with living facilities. : RV

recreational vehicle

noun

1. a large vanlike vehicle equipped to be lived in RV

Word History and Origins

Origin of recreational vehicle¹

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

During these travels, including an infamous 30-day family cross-country road trip in the summer of 1996, I had the opportunity to check out all kinds of different rigs that served as recreational vehicles.

From Outside Online

An RV, or recreational vehicle, is one of the most interesting ways to travel across the country.

From Popular-Science

The outdoors revival has created a boom in demand for recreational vehicle rentals.

From Washington Post

Others benefited, such as detergent manufacturers, workout equipment companies, and recreational vehicle sellers, but even those faced supply chain challenges.

From MIT Technology Review

The bomb, hidden inside a recreational vehicle, devastated businesses in the area and disrupted AT&T communication networks throughout the state.

From Washington Post