van

[ van ]

/ væn /

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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.

Origin of van

First recorded in 1600–10; short for vanguard

Words nearby van

vampire, vampire bat, vampires, vampirism, vamplate, van, vanadate, vanadic, vanadic acid, vanadinite, vanadium

Definition for van (2 of 5)

van²

[ van ]

/ væn /

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), vanned, van·ning.

to transport or carry (freight, passengers, etc.) in a van.

verb (used without object), vanned, van·ning.

to travel in a van.

Origin of van

First recorded in 1820–30; short for caravan

Definition for van (3 of 5)

van³

or Van

[ van; Dutch vahn ]

/ væn; Dutch vɑn /

preposition

from; of (used in Dutch personal names, originally to indicate place of origin).

Origin of van

From Dutch

Definition for van (4 of 5)

van⁴

[ van ]

/ væn /

noun Archaic.

a bird's wing or tail, especially when fanned out, as in flight or as part of a mating display.

Origin of van

⁴

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English, variant of fan¹

Definition for van (5 of 5)

Van

[ van; for 1, 2 also Turkish vahn ]

/ væn; for 1, 2 also Turkish vɑn /

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.

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Example sentences from the Web for van

Finally, Van Cleef and Martin realize Liberty is going too far.
The Story Behind Lee Marvin’s Liberty Valance Smile|Robert Ward|January 3, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Production expenses: equipment rental, lights, lighting board, van rental, trailer rental, road cases, backline.
How Much Money Does a Band Really Make on Tour?|Jack Conte|December 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“I went to a Jewish summer camp…” A van pulls up, and the two hop out, and immediately strip down and do a series of stretches.
James Franco and Seth Rogen Get ‘Naked and Afraid’… And It’s Hilarious|Marlow Stern|December 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It was in Saint-Rémy where Van Gogh sends his brother word of how all his sacrifice may soon be for nothing in this life.
Decoding Vincent Van Gogh’s Tempestuous, Fragile Mind|Nick Mafi|December 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST

With his work, Van Gogh wanted to leave his gift to the world.
Decoding Vincent Van Gogh’s Tempestuous, Fragile Mind|Nick Mafi|December 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The arrangement of getting rid of Van would certainly be the most eligible and satisfactory to the public that could be adopted.
Memoirs of the Court of George IV. 1820-1830 (Vol 1)|Duke of Buckingham and Chandos
Van Buren discreetly lightened up some of the diplomatic pages with passages very agreeable to Jackson.
Martin Van Buren|Edward M. Shepard
It was invented by van Helmont, a Belgian chemist, who died in 1644.
Pioneers of Science|Oliver Lodge
The street was quite deserted; not even a cat or a policeman moved on it and Van Bibber's footsteps sounded brisk on the sidewalk.
Gallegher and Other Stories|Richard Harding Davis
The country occupied by this ancient people of Van was the great table-land which now forms Armenia.
History Of Egypt, Chalda, Syria, Babylonia, And Assyria In The Light Of Recent Discovery|L.W. King and H.R. Hall

British Dictionary definitions for van (1 of 5)

van¹

/ (væn) /

noun

short for caravan (def. 1)

a covered motor vehicle for transporting goods, etc, by road

British a closed railway wagon in which the guard travels, for transporting goods, mail, etc

British See delivery van

British Dictionary definitions for van (2 of 5)

van²

/ (væn) /

noun

short for vanguard

British Dictionary definitions for van (3 of 5)

van³

/ (væn) /

noun tennis, mainly British

short for advantage (def. 3) Usual US and Canadian word: ad

British Dictionary definitions for van (4 of 5)

van⁴

/ (væn) /

noun

any device for winnowing corn

an archaic or poetic word for wing

Word Origin for van

C17: variant of fan 1

British Dictionary definitions for van (5 of 5)

Van

/ (vɑːn) /

noun

a city in E Turkey, on Lake Van. Pop: 377 000 (2005 est)

Lake Van a 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)

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释义	van ¹ [ van ] / væn / SEE SYNONYMS FOR van ON THESAURUS.COM 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. Origin of van ¹ First recorded in 1600–10; short for vanguard Words nearby van vampire, vampire bat, vampires, vampirism, vamplate, van, vanadate, vanadic, vanadic acid, vanadinite, vanadium Definition for van (2 of 5) van² [ van ] / væn / 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), vanned, van·ning. to transport or carry (freight, passengers, etc.) in a van. verb (used without object), vanned, van·ning. to travel in a van. Origin of van ² First recorded in 1820–30; short for caravan Definition for van (3 of 5) van³ or Van [ van; Dutch vahn ] / væn; Dutch vɑn / preposition from; of (used in Dutch personal names, originally to indicate place of origin). Origin of van ³ From Dutch Definition for van (4 of 5) van⁴ [ van ] / væn / noun Archaic. a bird's wing or tail, especially when fanned out, as in flight or as part of a mating display. Origin of van ⁴ First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English, variant of fan¹ Definition for van (5 of 5) Van [ van; for 1, 2 also Turkish vahn ] / væn; for 1, 2 also Turkish vɑn / 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. Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for van Finally, Van Cleef and Martin realize Liberty is going too far. The Story Behind Lee Marvin’s Liberty Valance Smile\|Robert Ward\|January 3, 2015\|DAILY BEAST Production expenses: equipment rental, lights, lighting board, van rental, trailer rental, road cases, backline. How Much Money Does a Band Really Make on Tour?\|Jack Conte\|December 8, 2014\|DAILY BEAST “I went to a Jewish summer camp…” A van pulls up, and the two hop out, and immediately strip down and do a series of stretches. James Franco and Seth Rogen Get ‘Naked and Afraid’… And It’s Hilarious\|Marlow Stern\|December 8, 2014\|DAILY BEAST It was in Saint-Rémy where Van Gogh sends his brother word of how all his sacrifice may soon be for nothing in this life. Decoding Vincent Van Gogh’s Tempestuous, Fragile Mind\|Nick Mafi\|December 7, 2014\|DAILY BEAST With his work, Van Gogh wanted to leave his gift to the world. Decoding Vincent Van Gogh’s Tempestuous, Fragile Mind\|Nick Mafi\|December 7, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The arrangement of getting rid of Van would certainly be the most eligible and satisfactory to the public that could be adopted. Memoirs of the Court of George IV. 1820-1830 (Vol 1)\|Duke of Buckingham and Chandos Van Buren discreetly lightened up some of the diplomatic pages with passages very agreeable to Jackson. Martin Van Buren\|Edward M. Shepard It was invented by van Helmont, a Belgian chemist, who died in 1644. Pioneers of Science\|Oliver Lodge The street was quite deserted; not even a cat or a policeman moved on it and Van Bibber's footsteps sounded brisk on the sidewalk. Gallegher and Other Stories\|Richard Harding Davis The country occupied by this ancient people of Van was the great table-land which now forms Armenia. History Of Egypt, Chalda, Syria, Babylonia, And Assyria In The Light Of Recent Discovery\|L.W. King and H.R. Hall British Dictionary definitions for van (1 of 5) van¹ / (væn) / noun short for caravan (def. 1) a covered motor vehicle for transporting goods, etc, by road British a closed railway wagon in which the guard travels, for transporting goods, mail, etc British See delivery van British Dictionary definitions for van (2 of 5) van² / (væn) / noun short for vanguard British Dictionary definitions for van (3 of 5) van³ / (væn) / noun tennis, mainly British short for advantage (def. 3) Usual US and Canadian word: ad British Dictionary definitions for van (4 of 5) van⁴ / (væn) / noun any device for winnowing corn an archaic or poetic word for wing Word Origin for van C17: variant of fan 1 British Dictionary definitions for van (5 of 5) Van / (vɑːn) / noun a city in E Turkey, on Lake Van. Pop: 377 000 (2005 est) Lake Van a 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) Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to van caravan, camper, truck, wagon, cart, lead
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van

noun

Origin of van

Words nearby van

Definition for van (2 of 5)

noun

verb (used with object), vanned, van·ning.

verb (used without object), vanned, van·ning.

Origin of van

Definition for van (3 of 5)

or Van

preposition

Origin of van

Definition for van (4 of 5)

noun Archaic.

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Definition for van (5 of 5)

noun

Example sentences from the Web for van

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noun

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noun

British Dictionary definitions for van (3 of 5)

noun tennis, mainly British

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noun

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noun

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