camper

noun

camp·​er ˈkam-pər 

1

: one who camps

2

: a portable dwelling (such as a specially equipped trailer or automotive vehicle) for use during casual travel and camping

Synonyms of camper

• trailer
• caravan

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

Some campers made the most of even the worst conditions by making a homemade slip-n-slide. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2026

In Colorado, more than 120 campers and rafters had to be rescued from a fire there. — Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 30 June 2026

Plus, the price tag is tens of thousands less than several of Winnebago's camper vans. — New Atlas, 3 July 2026

The branch was 25 to 30 feet long, and campers had been underneath it, using it for shade, officials said. — Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing camper

• happy camper

Rhymes for camper

• damper
• hamper
• pamper
• scamper
• stamper
• tamper

Kids Definition

camper

noun

camp·​er ˈkam-pər 

1

: a person who camps

2

: a portable dwelling or a specially equipped vehicle for use during travel and camping