Definition

To travel or drive in a type of vehicle that is larger than a car and often used for transporting goods or groups of people.

Example

We vanned to the festival with all our friends.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I heard you van around the country last summer.

Yeah, it was an amazing trip with my friends!

That sounds like so much fun. Where did you go while you vaned?

We visited several national parks and had a blast camping.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A type of vehicle that is enclosed and often used to carry goods or people, usually with side or rear doors.

Example

We loaded the furniture into the van for the move.

Conversation

Did you see that new van parked outside the cafe?

Yeah, it looks really spacious and perfect for road trips.

I wonder if they rent it out for vacations.

Definition

To transport something using a van, which is a type of vehicle designed for carrying goods or people.

Example

They vanned the supplies to the construction site.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how they van all the equipment to the concert yesterday?

Yeah, it looked like a big job to get everything loaded.

I heard they van it all overnight to set up early in the morning.

Root Explanation

The word 'van' originates from Middle Dutch 'vanne', meaning 'of' or 'from'. It is often used in English to denote a type of vehicle or a container for transporting goods.

Memory Tip

Think of 'van' as something that comes 'from' a place, which helps you remember that a van is often used for transporting items.

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