Synonyms for trailer
Synonyms by meaning
Noun
1. Attachment — part of an object which extends some distance beyond the main body of the object
3. Caravan — A furnished vehicle towed behind another, and used as a dwelling when stationary
caravan, camper, travel trailer US
Other
Definitions
- n. 1
Part of an object which extends some distance beyond the main body of the object.
- n. 2
A furnished vehicle towed behind another, and used as a dwelling when stationary.
We drove our trailer to Yellowstone Park.
- n. 3
A preview of a film, video game or TV show.
The trailer for that movie makes it seem like it would be fun.
- n. 4
Someone who or something that trails (follows behind); something that is trailing.
Forms
- Plural
- trailers → attachments, extensions, appendixes, extrusions…
Example sentences
- extension Do you have an extension cord that I could borrow?
- attachment You can install a filter attachment on the faucet.
- appendix The surgeon took out his patient's appendix.
- drone I want to buy a drone, but my parents won't let me.
- poke I don't poke my nose into other people's business.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| trailer | falling | |
| extension | falling | |
| attachment | steady | |
| appendix | falling | |
| extrusion | falling | |
| drone | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- poke1
- 5 letters
- drone1
- 6 letters
- teaser2, camper2, hauler2, lagger
- 7 letters
- preview2, caravan3, laggard2, dawdler
- 8 letters
- appendix3, sentinel3
- 9 letters
- extension3, extrusion3, appendage3
- 10 letters
- attachment3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (teaser2 = 2 syllables).