camper

noun

camp·​er ˈkam-pər 

1

: one who camps

2

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

Synonyms of camper

• trailer
• caravan

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

The camp’s emergency instructions told campers to stay in cabins during floods, violating Texas law requiring youth camps have evacuation procedures. —Emily Foxhall, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026

According to the complaint, DSHS inspected and licensed the nearly century-old camp annually, including two days before the flood that killed 27 campers and counselors. —Alexa Shrake, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026

More than 130 people were killed, including 27 campers and counselors at Camp Mystic, a girls' summer camp along the river. —S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026

In total, 27 campers and counselors at Camp Mystic died in the flood. —Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing camper

• happy camper

Rhymes for camper

• damper
• hamper
• pamper
• scamper
• stamper
• tamper

Kids Definition

camper

noun

camp·​er ˈkam-pər 

1

: a person who camps

2

: a portable dwelling or a specially equipped vehicle for use during travel and camping