Definition

The amount of goods or people that can be transported in a van.

Example

We filled the vanload with boxes for the move.

Conversation

I just heard that we can fit a whole vanload of supplies for the charity event.

That's great! We should definitely get started on collecting everything then.

Yeah, I think we can gather enough for at least one full vanload this weekend.

Perfect! I'll ask around to see who else can help us out.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Vanload → It is formed from "van" (from Middle English *vanne*, meaning a large vehicle for transporting goods) and "load" (from Old English *lād*, meaning a burden or cargo). The word "vanload" refers to the amount of cargo that a van can carry.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'van' as a vehicle for transporting things and 'load' as the cargo it carries — together, they help you remember that a vanload is the cargo a van can hold.

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