Definition of camper
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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 of camper from the Web
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During a day camp (9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.), the campers will play two full court 5-on-5 games each day and learn various basketball skills.
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After athletic portion of the event concluded, the campers were given a lecture by the local police about staying on the right path.
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The dogs belonged to homeless campers and were roaming free, not on leashes, in violation of parkway rules.
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After the truck’s driver started spinning doughnuts around the site, police said campers yelled at him to stop.
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But Los Angeles has the highest number by far of homeless people living in sidewalk tents and lean-tos or in cars and campers, and tops the nation in people living without homes a year or more.
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The driver then backed up toward the campers, running over the two men before fleeing, investigators say.
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The Mandeville High School Drama Department will present a theater and art camp for ages 6 to 12 June 5 to 9 and June 12 and 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Campers will be part of a short play and create sets and costumes.
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Campers may apply directly to these organizations for a scholarship opportunity.
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First Known Use of camper
1852
CAMPER Defined for English Language Learners
camper
playDefinition of camper for English Language Learners
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: a person who sleeps outdoors, in a tent, or in a simple shelter usually for enjoyment for a short period of time
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: a type of vehicle or special trailer that people can live and sleep in when they are traveling or camping
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: a young person who goes to a camp during the summer to do different activities
CAMPER Defined for Kids
camper
playDefinition of camper for Students
1 : a person who sleeps outdoors (as in a tent)
2 : a type of vehicle or special trailer that people can live and sleep in when they are traveling or camping
3 : a young person who goes to a camp during the summer
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