1. a motor vehicle that is larger than a car and used for transporting goods or people
2. the front part of a group of people moving forward
Usage: formal

Examples

• The delivery van pulled up to the loading dock.
• We rented a van to move our furniture to the new house.
• The school van transported students to the field trip.
• She drove the company van to pick up supplies.
• The moving van was packed with boxes and furniture.
• He marched in the van of the parade.
• The protesters were in the van of the social movement.