van Antonyms
Meaning of van
van (n)
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
the leading units moving at the head of an army
(Great Britain) a closed railroad car that carries baggage or freight
a camper equipped with living quarters
a truck with an enclosed cargo space
van (n.)
The front of an army; the first line or leading column; also, the front line or foremost division of a fleet, either in sailing or in battle.
A shovel used in cleansing ore.
A light wagon, either covered or open, used by tradesmen and others fore the transportation of goods.
A large covered wagon for moving furniture, etc., also for conveying wild beasts, etc., for exhibition.
A close railway car for baggage. See the Note under Car, 2.
A fan or other contrivance, as a sieve, for winnowing grain.
A wing with which the air is beaten.
van (v. t.)
To wash or cleanse, as a small portion of ore, on a shovel.
To fan, or to cleanse by fanning; to winnow.
van Sentence Examples
- The repair van pulled up to the broken-down car.
- The ice cream van played a cheerful jingle as it drove through the neighborhood.
- The concertgoers piled into a van to head to the venue.
- The moving van was packed to the brim with belongings.
- The armored van transported valuable goods under heavy guard.
- The camper van provided a cozy living space for travelers.
- The passenger van ferried tourists to the airport.
- The food truck attached to a van served delicious meals on the go.
- The horse van transported the prized stallion to a competition.
- The bakery van delivered fresh pastries to local businesses.
FAQs About the word van
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts), the leading units moving a
vanguard, underground, pioneer,cutting edge, avant-garde,precursor
establishment,establishment, old guard,old guard,
The repair van pulled up to the broken-down car.
The ice cream van played a cheerful jingle as it drove through the neighborhood.
The concertgoers piled into a van to head to the venue.
The moving van was packed to the brim with belongings.
