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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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Vents at the front and rear ends provide airflow, even when campers batten the outer fabric down for rainy or windy conditions. New Atlas, 30 Nov. 2025 November 27, 2025 Gorpcore was once a niche subculture for climbers, hikers and weekend campers, but has since become one of fashion’s most influential aesthetics. Amy Francombe, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2025 Keep scrolling to shop the 52 best deals from REI’s Holiday Sale below, according to a lifelong camper and hiker. Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2025 So there were a lot of unhappy campers with that. Senior Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 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 8 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

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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