Examples of campfire in a Sentence
We gathered around a campfire and shared stories.
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Those sentiments are shared by San Diego Symphony President and CEO Martha Gilmer, who playfully invoked a children’s campfire music favorite known to several generations of Girl Scouts.
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George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
The men claimed a pair of metal folding chairs set beside the campfire; Adi found a seat on a big knob of driftwood.
—Jonathan Miles, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Creepy campfire tales of a ghostly demon who causes still-births for unsuspecting mothers the world over doesn’t help her own peace of mind.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 25 Jan. 2026
Those staying in luxury camps enjoy exclusive access to the Dining Pavilion, where a private chef crafts gourmet breakfasts and family-style dinners, complete with campfire s’mores and personalized service from a dedicated Camp Butler.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2026
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George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
The men claimed a pair of metal folding chairs set beside the campfire; Adi found a seat on a big knob of driftwood.
—Jonathan Miles, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Creepy campfire tales of a ghostly demon who causes still-births for unsuspecting mothers the world over doesn’t help her own peace of mind.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 25 Jan. 2026
Those staying in luxury camps enjoy exclusive access to the Dining Pavilion, where a private chef crafts gourmet breakfasts and family-style dinners, complete with campfire s’mores and personalized service from a dedicated Camp Butler.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2026
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“Campfire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/campfire. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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campfire
noun
camp·fire
ˈkamp-ˌfī(ə)r 
: a fire built outdoors (as at a camp)
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