camper

noun

camp·​er ˈkam-pər How to pronounce camper (audio)
1
: one who camps
2
: a portable dwelling (such as a specially equipped trailer or automotive vehicle) for use during casual travel and camping

Examples of camper in a Sentence

Rangers warned campers that leaving food outside might attract bears. A careless camper accidentally started a fire in the woods.
Recent Examples on the Web In most cases, the money is distributed as scholarships to 5- to 18-year-old campers who couldn't otherwise afford it. Staff Reports, The Arizona Republic, 12 June 2024 Rice was active with campers Saturday, delivering a message to them in a group before instructing them later in drills. Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2024 When police approached the camper, a shot was fired from inside it, and police returned fire. Emily Blackwood, Peoplemag, 5 June 2024 The fitness guru, played by Ben Stiller, takes over Camp Hope, a fat camp for boys, and drives the campers absolutely insane with his bonkers fitness regime. Brian Moylan, Vulture, 31 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for camper 

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Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of camper was in 1839

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“Camper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/camper. Accessed 18 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

camper

noun
camp·​er ˈkam-pər How to pronounce camper (audio)
1
: a person who camps
2
: a portable dwelling or a specially equipped vehicle for use during travel and camping

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