Van: meaning, definitions and examples

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van

[ væn ]

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vehicle

A large covered vehicle for transporting goods or people; a motor vehicle used for transporting goods

Synonyms

lorry, minivan, truck

Examples of usage

The van pulled up outside the house to deliver the furniture.
He drives a van for a living, delivering packages all around the city.

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art

A medium-sized painting, drawing, or photograph

Synonyms

artwork, painting, picture

Examples of usage

The art gallery featured several beautiful van Gogh paintings.
She purchased a van to add to her art collection.

Translations

Translations of the word "van" in other languages:

🇵🇹 furgão

🇮🇳 वैन

🇩🇪 Van

🇮🇩 van

🇺🇦 фургон

🇵🇱 furgonetka

🇯🇵 バン

🇫🇷 fourgon

🇪🇸 furgoneta

🇹🇷 van

🇰🇷 밴

🇸🇦 فان

🇨🇿 dodávka

🇸🇰 dodávka

🇨🇳 货车

🇸🇮 kombinirano vozilo

🇮🇸 sendibíll

🇰🇿 фургон

🇬🇪 ვან

🇦🇿 furqon

🇲🇽 furgoneta

Word origin

The word 'van' originated in the late 17th century, derived from the Middle English word 'wane', meaning a covered vehicle for transporting goods. Over the years, the term 'van' has evolved to encompass various meanings, including a mode of transportation and a type of artwork.