1. a group of travelers journeying together across a desert or through hostile territory
2. a covered vehicle or trailer equipped for living in, typically towed by a car and used for vacations
Usage: British
3. a company of merchants or pilgrims traveling together for safety in desert or hostile regions
Usage: historical

1. to travel in or as if in a caravan

Examples

• The caravan crossed the Sahara Desert with fifty camels.
• We rented a caravan for our holiday in the countryside.
• The merchant caravan carried spices and silk along the trade route.
• Families decided to caravan together on their cross-country trip.
• The caravan park was full of vacationers enjoying the summer weather.
• Ancient caravans followed established routes between cities.
• They plan to caravan through several national parks this summer.