Meanings
plural delivery vans
- UKAn enclosed commercial vehicle used for deliveries to businesses and homes.
As the train approached Welshpool on the return journey, an unexpected incident was provided by a baker's delivery van, which had been drawn up across the track. Some skilful manoeuvring of the vehicle was necessary before the train could pass.
1949 November and December, “Note and News: By Special Train to Llanfair”, in Railway Magazine, page 410
Synonyms & antonyms
nouna van suitable for delivering goods or services to customers
Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
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