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

Studying the effects of this fluctuating luminescence on interpreting gesture may tell us whether speech has significant benefits around an evening campfire. — Mike McRae 02, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026

In the meantime, water restrictions are in place, including the closure of overnight guest lodging, spigots at campgrounds turned off, and a restriction on all wood and charcoal fires, including campfires. — Holly Yan, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2026

The firefighters made camp at two in the morning, reclining on the pillowy grass, and ate dinner around a flickering campfire. — M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026

This includes campfires, warming fires and charcoal barbecues, the park said, directing visitors to its Fire Information webpage. — Eve Chen, USA Today, 31 Aug. 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)