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Activities abound, from an on-site sailing school and nightly bonfires to lawn games, a seasonal kids’ club, a summer roller rink and winter ice rink, and yoga on the beach.—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 16 June 2026 Choose to hike as part of a group or privately, add a bonfire, go foraging, or drink wine on your hike.—Midwest Living, 15 June 2026 The camp experience includes folk music performances, Uzbek food, archery, and stargazing beside a central bonfire.—Shilo Urban, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026 His music is great for a bonfire or an emotional roller coaster.—David Hookstead Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for bonfire
Word History
Etymology
Middle English bonefire a fire of bones, from bon bone + fire