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

Residents are asked not to burn and the Department of Natural Resources also discourages lighting campfires in the region. — Wcco Staff, CBS News, 12 July 2026

The husband-and-wife owners discreetly deliver coffee and breakfast each morning, then light each site’s campfire and tiki torches in the evening. — Tree Meinch, Midwest Living, 11 July 2026

Think of it like a campfire — anything retaining that heat should be kept separate, cold, and away from your house before throwing it away. — Noah Daly july 11, Idaho Statesman, 11 July 2026

Anything that has an open flame is potentially dangerous, but gas fire pits are usually considered safer than a standard campfire. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 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)