Synonyms for

Caravan

Verb / ˈkærʌˌvæn / / ˈkerʌˌvæn / Another word for caravan — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A group of people or vehicles traveling together, especially in a desert.

Synonyms & similar words

train wagontrain van convoy procession train fleet motorcade cortege motorcade march parade column band company group pack troop gang posse team

Synonyms by register

Formal

procession convoy entourage

Informal

group bunch gang

Literary

train cavalcade

Antonyms

individual solitary single lone unaccompanied

Common collocations

  • travel in a caravan
  • desert caravan
  • nomadic caravan
  • touring caravan
  • mobile caravan
  • large caravan
  • follow the caravan

Word family

noun caravan
verb caravan

Usage note

A caravan typically refers to a group of vehicles or animals traveling together, especially in a desert or remote area. It can also refer to a recreational vehicle.

Example sentences

  1. The caravan of trucks made its way through the mountains.
  2. He joined the caravan of people heading towards the festival.
  3. The camel caravan crossed the desert.
  4. We followed the caravan of cars to the beach.
  5. The caravan of elephants marched through the jungle.

Quotes

  • Life is a caravan that passes.
  • Traveling is like a caravan, you buy a camel in one place and sell it in another.
  • I'm like a caravan, I pack my own tent and cook my own food.

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