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Motorhome - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A motorhome is a large vehicle equipped with living amenities such as sleeping areas, a kitchen, and a bathroom, designed for travel and temporary accommodation. It combines transportation and lodging.

motorhome

/ˈmoʊt̬ɚhoʊm/ /ˈməʊtəhəʊm/

Definition:

A large vehicle equipped for living in, typically used for travel or vacations.

Synonyms:

RV, camper, caravan

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

apartment, stationary home

Common Collocations:

rent a motorhome, park the motorhome, drive a motorhome

Derivatives:

motorhomes, motorhoming

Usage Tips:

Use "motorhome" to refer to a mobile living vehicle, not just any car or trailer.

Common Phrases:

hit the road in a motorhome, live the motorhome life

Etymology:

Derived from "motor" (engine) + "home," first used in the early 20th century for mobile dwellings.

Examples:

  • 1. They bought a motorhome for their cross-country trip.
  • 2. The motorhome was parked by the lake overnight.
  • 3. She loves traveling in her spacious motorhome.
  • 4. We rented a motorhome for our summer vacation.

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