The difference between Caravan and Convoy
When used as nouns, caravan means a convoy or procession of travelers, their vehicles and cargo, and any pack animals, especially camels crossing a desert, whereas convoy means one or more merchant ships sailing in company to the same general destination under the protection of naval vessels.
When used as verbs, caravan means to travel in a caravan (procession), whereas convoy means to escort a group of vehicles, and provide protection.
check bellow for the other definitions of Caravan and Convoy
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Caravan as a noun:
A convoy or procession of travelers, their vehicles and cargo, and any pack animals, especially camels crossing a desert.
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Caravan as a noun (UK, Australia, NZ, South Africa):
A furnished vehicle towed behind a car, etc., and used as a dwelling when stationary.
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Caravan as a verb:
To travel in a caravan (procession).
Examples:
"The wedding party got in their cars and caravaned from the chapel to the reception hall."
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Caravan as a verb (UK, Australia):
To travel and/or live in a caravan (vehicle).
Examples:
"When my parents retired they really got back into caravanning."
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Convoy as a noun (nautical):
One or more merchant ships sailing in company to the same general destination under the protection of naval vessels.
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Convoy as a noun:
A group of vehicles travelling together for safety, especially one with an escort.
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Convoy as a noun:
The act of convoying; protection.
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Convoy as a verb (transitive):
To escort a group of vehicles, and provide protection.
Examples:
"A frigate convoys a merchantman."