winnebago en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈwɪnəˌbeɪ.ɡoʊ/ (General-American)
- /ˈwɪnɪˌbeɪ.ɡəʊ/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
Genericization of the trademark Winnebago, named after Winnebago County, Iowa, where the company used to be headquartered.
Meanings
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(Canada, US, slang) A motorhome; a recreational vehicle (RV).
The wildly entertaining trip that follows, involving a used Winnebago and an old pickup truck with ropes for seatbelts, has a profound effect on Pedro.
2023 September 13, Matt de la Peña, “‘Mexikid’ and ‘Salsa Magic’ Drive Latino Kids to Their Roots”, in The New York Times, →ISSN, archived from the original on 04 Oct 2023:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| winnebagos | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| winnebagoes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Synonyms
winney · RV · recreational vehicle · motorhome · winny · winnie