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van
1[ van ]
noun
- the foremost or front division of an army, a fleet, or any group leading an advance or in position to lead an advance.
- those who are in the forefront of a movement or the like.
- the forefront in any movement, course of progress, or the like.
van
2[ van ]
noun
- a covered vehicle, usually a large truck or trailer, used for moving furniture, goods, animals, etc.
- a smaller boxlike vehicle that resembles a panel truck, often has double doors both at the rear and along the curb side, and that can be used as a truck, fitted with rows of seats, or equipped with living quarters for traveling and camping.
- British.
- a railway baggage car.
- a covered, boxlike railway car, as one used to carry freight.
- a small, horse-drawn wagon or a small truck, as one used by tradespeople to carry light goods.
- Also called van conversion. a conventional van whose cargo area has been equipped with living facilities, extra windows, and often increased headroom.
verb (used with object)
- to transport or carry (freight, passengers, etc.) in a van.
verb (used without object)
- to travel in a van.
van
3[ van; Dutch vahn ]
preposition
- from; of (used in Dutch personal names, originally to indicate place of origin).
van
4[ van ]
noun
- a bird's wing or tail, especially when fanned out, as in flight or as part of a mating display.
Van
5[ van; Turkish vahn ]
noun
- Lake, a salt lake in E Turkey. 1,454 sq. mi. (3,766 sq. km).
- a town on this lake.
- a male given name.
Van
1/ ɑː /
noun
- a city in E Turkey, on Lake Van. Pop: 377 000 (2005 est)
- Lake Vana salt lake in E Turkey, at an altitude of 1650 m (5400 ft): fed by melting snow and glaciers. Area: 3737 sq km (1433 sq miles)
van
2/ æ /
noun
- short for caravan
- a covered motor vehicle for transporting goods, etc, by road
- a closed railway wagon in which the guard travels, for transporting goods, mail, etc
- See delivery van
van
3/ æ /
noun
- short for vanguard
van
4/ æ /
noun
- short for advantage Usual US and Canadian wordad
van
5/ æ /
noun
- any device for winnowing corn
- an archaic or poetic word for wing
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of van3
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of van1
Example Sentences
Price is up to third after receiving a bye in the quarters following Michael van Gerwen's withdrawal with a shoulder injury.
My wife, she cosigned for our first touring van — it was a big old, white 15-passenger van.
His van was behind the Toyota and dashcam footage showed the Toyota flipping in the air and landing on its side, while the Skoda glided towards the side of the road.
The family start to reminisce about hiking holidays and driving around in a large van they converted to become a camper.
Most of the vehicles we saw pulling up to distribute supplies were small vans with limited stocks - donations from individuals or small local organisations.
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