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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This year, the camp welcomed 54 campers. Conor McGill, CBS News, 27 June 2026 The sheriff’s office said in an update Friday afternoon that campers and RVs were being evacuated in this fire, estimated at 50 acres and rapidly growing. Suzanne Gamboa, NBC news, 26 June 2026 Staying at Watchman lets campers simply walk to the shuttle stop each morning instead of competing for parking. Will McGough, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 The same system also delivers eight hours of heating while parked so campers can stay warm through frigid nights. New Atlas, 26 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 27 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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