Synonyms for
Van
Definition
a large vehicle used for transporting goods or people
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Formal
Informal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- delivery van
- moving van
- ice cream van
- panel van
- cargo van
- passenger van
- minivan
Word family
Usage note
While 'van' can refer to a small, enclosed vehicle, it most commonly refers to a larger vehicle used for transporting goods or people, often for commercial purposes. 'Minivan' is a specific type of van designed for families.
Example sentences
- The van was filled with boxes of toys.
- We rented a van for our trip to the beach.
- The van drove through the city streets.
- The van driver made a wrong turn and got lost.
- The van stopped at the traffic light.
Quotes
"I've got a van and I drive around playing music for kids." - Laurie Berkner
"I think people are born bisexual and the make subconscious choices based on the pressures of society. I have no question in my mind about being bisexual. But I'm also a hypocrite: I would never date a girl who is bisexual, because that means they also sleep with men, and men are so dirty that I'd never sleep with a girl who had slept with a man." - Megan Fox
"I always had a van, and all the hippies would come and stay with me." - Janis Joplin