Meaning ofvanin English

Noun

1. a cuboid vehicle for goods/persons; smaller than trucks
2. front position; leading group (vanguard)
3. covered vehicle; for transport, goods or people
   The company uses a van to deliver packages to customers.
4. enclosed railway vehicle; for goods transport
   The train had a van at the back for carrying luggage.
5. front units of an army or fleet; leading position
   The van of the army consisted of the most experienced soldiers.
6. leading person(s) of a group or movement
   The van of the environmental movement was led by a charismatic leader.
7. covered vehicle for goods or people; cuboid shape
   The delivery company owns a large van for transporting furniture.
8. enclosed railway vehicle for goods transport
   The railway company added a van to the train for carrying mail.