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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Dump station use is included with camping for registered campers, or available for $15 per use for non-campers. Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026 The Scout-run camps aim to have kids and teens put their phones away and offer the campers activities and fun that will make their phones an afterthought. Gqlshare, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026 The interior of the caravan features everything campers will need. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2026 Generators hummed as families gathered outside campers and horse trailers to share barbecue and beers. Molly Hennessy-Fiske, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 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 29 Mar. 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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