camper

noun

camp·er | \ ˈkam-pər

Definition of camper

1 : one who camps

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

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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 Adding to the chaos at the park was a bear attack on a camper, who was mauled by a protective mother bear and treated for puncture wounds, and a snowstorm that arrived ahead of schedule, forcing the road to close for all incoming visitors. — Time, 7 Sep. 2021 The evening will include a silent auction, photo box camper, Vivid Diamonds & Design raffle, wine pull and more. — Carol Kovach, cleveland, 31 Aug. 2021 Part two, set in 1978, features Sink in the lead as Vicki, a very aloof, misunderstood camper. — Jessica Radlof, Glamour, 9 July 2021 The group wants to maintain a camper-to-counselor ratio of 20-to-1, with other Auburn players filling out the roster of coaches. — Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, 7 July 2021 Summer camps, which typically hire about 25,000 camp counselors from abroad each year, are increasing camper-to-counselor ratios, reducing the number of campers and, in some cases, closing altogether, camp owners and industry officials said. — Michelle Hackman, WSJ, 14 June 2021 With those specifications, along with its 54.3-inch bed length and 53.3-in bed width, a base Maverick XL can carry a modern ATV or tow a 23-foot camper, or two personal watercraft. — Karl Brauer, Forbes, 8 June 2021 There also was a lonely camper, warmly befriended by Charlie Brown, named Roy. — Washington Post, 31 May 2021 The car parts store — with more than 4,800 locations — has partnered with Camping World to give one winner a 2021 Coleman Lantern LT 17B camper, worth $11,995. — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2021

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