campfire

noun

camp·​fire ˈkamp-ˌfī(-ə)r 

: a fire built outdoors (as at a camp or a picnic)

Examples of campfire in a Sentence

We gathered around a campfire and shared stories.

Recent Examples on the Web

Later that night, at a circle-round-the-campfire discussion on the essence of Vibecamp, people will try to put their finger on the elusive magic of the scene. — Nick H. Penniman, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2026

The resort also organizes lots of child-friendly activities, such as fishing and crabbing, campfires and movie showings. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026

Humans and animals also glow in infrared, and most of the energy released by a campfire is infrared radiation. — Vahe Peroomian, The Conversation, 13 July 2026

Residents are asked not to burn and the Department of Natural Resources also discourages lighting campfires in the region. — Wcco Staff, CBS News, 12 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1816, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for campfire

• briar
• brier
• buyer
• choir
• crier
• cryer
• drier
• dryer
• eyer
• flier
• flyer
• friar

Kids Definition

campfire

noun

camp·​fire ˈkamp-ˌfī(ə)r 

: a fire built outdoors (as at a camp)