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 council also reported that no Scouts, campers, or guests were at camp when the fire entered the area, and all personnel were safely evacuated. — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

Camp personnel were safely evacuated and there were no campers on site when the fire swept through, Scouting America Longhorn Council officials said in an online update. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026

While her fellow campers did archery or art, Brianna Engleman moved between groups, collecting song requests for a dance that evening. — Lydia McFarlane, NPR, 25 Aug. 2026

That is to say nothing of periodic smaller disasters, such as last year's Texas floods that engulfed young campers; the Los Angeles wildfires that chewed through entire neighborhoods; and Typhoon Kalmaegi, which walloped Vietnam and the Philippines. — ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing camper

• camper van
• 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