van

[væn]

van Definition

a vehicle used for carrying goods or people, especially one with a flat rectangular shape and no windows.

Using van: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "van" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The moving company sent a van to transport our furniture.

  • Example

    The band traveled in a van from city to city for their tour.

  • Example

    The ice cream van plays a tune to attract customers.

  • Example

    The van was loaded with boxes of supplies.

van Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for van

Phrases with van

  • a van with no side windows and a flat body, typically used for transporting goods

    Example

    The company uses panel vans to deliver packages.

  • a van that has been converted into a mobile home, often used for camping or traveling

    Example

    They spent the summer traveling around the country in their camper van.

  • a van used for delivering goods or packages

    Example

    The delivery van arrived with our online order.

Origins of van

shortened form of caravan

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Summary: van in Brief

A 'van' [væn] is a rectangular-shaped vehicle used for carrying goods or people. It has no windows and is often used for transportation or delivery purposes. Examples include a panel van, camper van, and delivery van.

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