camper

noun

camp·er | \ ˈkam-pər

Definition of camper

1 : one who camps

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

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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.

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The campers met Deputy Kevin Schue and K9 Bali of the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, who taught them about dogs’ roles in police work. — Mary Grace Keller, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, "Happy tails: Children learn at Carroll County Humane Society Critter Camp," 15 July 2019 Some served as clinicians, helping the campers with various moves and techniques. — Rich Mayor, chicagotribune.com, "Alumni advantage: OPRF wrestlers head home to help with summer camp," 13 July 2019 The campers hit forehand and backhand shots over the net before heading back into line for further practice. — Charles Rich, latimes.com, "Youth tennis camp still coming up aces for players," 12 July 2019 Checky said the camp initially suggested her son sleep away from the other campers in a tent. — Brieanna J. Frank, azcentral, "'He doesn't need any more hurt': Foster mom says Payson camp refused to host transgender son," 10 July 2019 At just 22 feet, Margot needed a top-to-bottom gut and Colorado Caravan wanted to make the camper feel bright and airy despite its small footprint. — Megan Barber, Curbed, "1960s Airstream transformed into modern oasis," 3 July 2019 Part of that process included sharing her own experiences as an entrepreneur with the campers. — Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, "How Halima Aden is Mentoring the Next Generation of Fashion Creatives," 3 July 2019 The campers were divided by age group and after stretching together broke off to do different position drills, with Harrison helping out at different stations. — Chaunte'l Powell, orlandosentinel.com, "NFL safety Ronnie Harrison eager to bring more exposure to Tallahassee during youth camp," 22 June 2019 Photo: Eun-Young Jeong/The Wall Street Journal Tents must be removed by 7 p.m.—two hours earlier than before and an hour before sunset in early summer—and the campers are confined to certain areas in the parks. — Eun-young Jeong, WSJ, "Newest Camping Adventure: During the Day and in the City," 18 June 2019

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