camper

noun

camp·​er ˈkam-pər How to pronounce camper (audio)
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 advisory is in effect until 1:45 a.m. Recommendations from the NWS for staying safe during a flood For either residents or campers of flood-prone, low-lying areas, take immediate action and seek higher ground. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2025 The blaze damaged a small barn, one pump house, one pergola, one carport and a camper trailer but no homes had been burned as of Monday evening. Pre-evacuation orders were lifted for other areas around Pagosa Springs. John Aguilar, Denver Post, 12 Aug. 2025 The premiere episode features scenes of Bishop taking Frankie into the Everglades to hunt snakes so Frankie can get a better idea of how to configure the camper. Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2025 Doors open at 5:40 p.m. There will be an ice cream social after the 30-minute musical put on by the church’s summer theater campers. Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 July 2025 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 21 Aug. 2025.

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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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