a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file
"we were part of a caravan of almost a thousand camels"
"they joined the wagon train for safety"
A convoy or procession of travelers, their vehicles and cargo, and any pack animals, especially camels crossing a desert.
"The weary caravan of merchants crossed the scorching desert on their camels laden with spices."
In plain English: A caravan is a group of people traveling together, often on foot or by vehicle.
"The caravan traveled across the desert with its family and all their belongings inside."
Usage: Use this word to describe a group of people traveling together with their belongings and often using pack animals like camels. It is commonly applied to historical desert journeys or modern recreational camping trips where vehicles are linked for safety.
travel in a caravan
"The nomadic family traveled across the desert in their traditional camel caravan."
To travel in a caravan (procession).
"The pilgrims decided to travel in a caravan through the desert to ensure their safety."
In plain English: To caravan means to travel somewhere with other people, usually by driving their vehicles together as a group.
"They decided to caravan home together after the festival ended early due to rain."
From Middle French caravane, from Old French carvane, from Persian کاروان (kârvân), from Middle Persian kʾlwʾn' (kārawān), from Old Persian 𐎣𐎠𐎼 (k-a-r, "people, subjects"). The word was used to designate a group of people who were travelling by camel or horse on the Silk Road. Doublet of Kairouan.