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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The crash sparked a wildfire in the area and campers were evacuated by multiple law enforcement agencies, according to the Naches Fire Department. Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 18 June 2026 The email said the campers could agree to the new fees or clear out. Patrick Damp, CBS News, 18 June 2026 The Naches Fire Department closed off and evacuated campers around the Rimrock Lake area after the crash sparked a wildfire. Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 17 June 2026 Chloe’s 10 years as a camper and then a counselor there had given their daughter the best summers of her life. Karen Valby, Vanity Fair, 16 June 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 20 Jun. 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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