Trailer

usgb/ˈtreɪlər/
noun

A vehicle or attachment towed by a car, used for carrying things or people, often for holidays.

We drove to the mountains with a camping trailer attached to the car.
Visual representation of "trailer" - A vehicle or attachment towed by a car, used for carrying things or people, often for holidays.

Often appears as...

  • camping trailer
  • horse trailer
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Travel Context

Use 'trailer' when talking about road trips, camping, or moving large items.

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They bought a trailer to haul their equipment for the band's country-wide tour.
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Not Always Mobile

'Trailer' suggests mobility, but it can be stationary, like at a campsite.

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The trailer sat nestled under the trees for the whole summer.
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Size and Use

Trailers vary in size and function, from small towable carriers to large RVs.

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The food truck began as a simple, small trailer.
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