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

On some evenings, Willie and Sue will join their guests around the campfire for a sundowner or two. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Nov. 2026

In pushing Welch out, an apparent majority of the incoming Democratic caucus is intent on putting out the campfire. — Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026

To my left, a string of horses are grazing peacefully in a meadow; to my right, a coterie of children are throwing footballs and making s’mores on a campfire as the distant twang of bluegrass ripples through the air. — Olivia Singer, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026

Power lines, vehicles, machinery, burning of debris and campfires can spark fires year-round. — Virginia Iglesias, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2026

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)