camper

noun

camp·​er ˈkam-pər How to pronounce camper (audio)
Synonyms of campernext
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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The legislation followed horrific flooding in Central Texas on July 4 that resulted in 25 campers and two counselors losing their lives at Camp Mystic. Jack Fink, CBS News, 8 May 2026 The camper will be built atop Volkswagen's 163-hp all-wheel-drive Crafter van. C.c. Weiss may 05, New Atlas, 5 May 2026 Plans for a centennial celebration with hundreds of former campers in Kerr County last month fell apart in the wake of the tragedy, Sullivan told CNN. Andy Rose, CNN Money, 3 May 2026 Since then, flooding has been a regular occurrence, causing campers to cancel or suffer through messy conditions. Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 2 May 2026 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 14 May. 2026.

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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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