campfire

noun

camp·​fire ˈkamp-ˌfī(-ə)r 

: a fire built outdoors (as at a camp or a picnic)

Examples of campfire in a Sentence

We gathered around a campfire and shared stories.

Recent Examples on the Web

Tell these jokes to your kids before trick-or-treating, around the campfire at a backyard Halloween party, or write them inside cards to share with at school on October 31. —Fiona Tapp, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025

These adorable 4-ounce Yeti Rambler cups are perfect for a shot of espresso in the morning—and a shot of whiskey by the campfire. —Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025

View gallery - 7 images More an ancient tool than a groundbreaking gadget, the fire piston relies on basic chemistry to ignite a campfire with the simple pump of a hand. —New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2025

Camping is still an option at Kathleen Lake during the festival, and programming includes campfire talks and hot dog roasts, craft workshops and storytelling, with stargazing sessions led by the Yukon Astronomical Society. —Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1816, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for campfire

• briar
• brier
• buyer
• choir
• crier
• cryer
• drier
• dryer
• eyer
• flier
• flyer
• friar

Kids Definition

campfire

noun

camp·​fire ˈkamp-ˌfī(ə)r 

: a fire built outdoors (as at a camp)