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.
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Lia Gracia, a camper who lost her dad at age 10, and her brother Isaac also took the stage to share their story. Sarah Jones, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025 The parents of a girl who nearly lost leg while participating in a summer sailing club is suing the club — and counselors — over an incident that occurred days before a barge hit a sailboat full of summer campers off Miami Beach. Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2025 Inner-city kids became seaside campers on Long Island with the help of selfless Bostonians like Jack Connors. Joe Dwinell, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025 After being purchased by Earl Williams in 2022, a few years after its founding, the company has launched its first family of truck campers, introduced several new trailer sub-brands, and grown out its namesake teardrop trailer family. New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for camper

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 29 Oct. 2025.

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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