recreational vehicle vs RV

recreational vehicle and RV both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
recreational vehicle	Yes	No	No	No
RV	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, recreational vehicle and RV are synonyms defined as:

recreational vehicle and RV: a motorized wheeled vehicle used for camping or other recreational activities

Other synonyms of recreational vehicle include R.V..

recreational vehicle (noun)	RV (noun)
a motorized wheeled vehicle used for camping or other recreational activities	a motorized wheeled vehicle used for camping or other recreational activities