Trailer

/ˈtreɪlər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A vehicle or container designed to be towed by a motor vehicle, often used for transporting goods or storing equipment.

They rented a trailer to transport the furniture to their new house.

A short preview or advertisement of a movie, typically highlighting key scenes or themes.

I watched the trailer for the new superhero movie, and it looks exciting!

A recreational vehicle (RV) that provides living space and is typically towed by a car or truck.

They spent the summer traveling the country in their travel trailer.

verb

To travel slowly behind someone or something.

The car was trailing behind the bus during the morning commute.

From the verb 'trail', meaning to pull or drag along.

trailer park

A defined area where trailers are parked, often as permanent homes.

movie trailer

A promotional clip that showcases scenes from a film.

trailer hitch

A device attached to a vehicle for connecting a trailer.

tow

To pull a vehicle or trailer behind another vehicle.

Recreational vehicle, often used for camping or traveling.

mobile home

A prefabricated structure built in a factory on a permanently attached chassis.

A trailer trash refers to people who live in trailers and are considered to be of lower socioeconomic status.

They made jokes about trailer trash in the movie.

The term 'trailer' can also describe someone who is unsophisticated or uncultured.

Don't be such a trailer when it comes to fashion.