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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Owned, developed, and operated by Will Moncrief of Fort Worth and his company Sidecar Hospitality Partners, the hotel consists of 31 tiny home casitas and four custom Airstream campers. Emily Holshouser may 28, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2026 Barbara joins Camp Emerson seeking refuge from her fraught family unit and finds kinship with campers and counselors alike. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 28 May 2026 Life-saving efforts were immediately carried out by family members and nearby campers, the Sheriff said. Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026 But with a 705-lb (320-kg) weight and £12,500 (US$16,800) price tag (which has since risen rapidly to £20K), the heavy-duty two-person tent's appeal for basic everyday campers seemed absolutely razor thin. C.c. Weiss may 27, New Atlas, 27 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 31 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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