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van

van /ˈvæn/ noun
plural vans
van
/ˈvæn/
noun
plural vans
Britannica Dictionary definition of VAN
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: a vehicle that is used for transporting goods and that is closed in on all sides see also moving van
US : a vehicle that is larger than a car, that is shaped like a box, that has doors and windows at the back and sides, and that is used for transporting people or things see also minivan
British : a railroad car for carrying goods or baggage see also guard's van