A van is a vehicle bigger than a car. It can carry many things or people. Many businesses use vans to move goods.
The van carries boxes to the store.
She parked the van near our house.
Van refers to people of a specific ethnic group from a region near Lake Van in eastern Turkey. They have their own traditions and language.
The Van have a rich cultural history.
Many Van live near Lake Van in Turkey.
Van is the name of a city in eastern Turkey. The city is next to Lake Van, the largest lake in Turkey. It is known for its history and natural beauty.
We visited Van last summer.
Van is famous for its big lake.
Van can mean the front or leading group in a military or other organized action. It is a short form of vanguard. This use is less common and more formal.
The van held the enemy's first line.
They acted as the van in the attack.
A VAN is a special private network used by companies to exchange information securely. It adds extra services to a basic network for better communication.
We use a VAN to send secure messages.
The VAN connects many businesses safely.
Van life means living inside a van and traveling. Many people choose this to explore new places and to have freedom to move.
They enjoy van life by traveling daily.
Van life is popular with young people.
As a verb, 'van' is a rare slang form meaning 'to vanish' or disappear quickly. It is not standard English and is used informally in some communities.
He vanned after the game ended.
The player quickly vanned from view.
