campfire

noun

camp·​fire ˈkamp-ˌfī(-ə)r How to pronounce campfire (audio)
: 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.
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Pull it out for a cozy night around the campfire or stuff it in a pack pocket for an emergency layer on long hikes. Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 18 Apr. 2025 The lack of a turkey hanging by his spurs from the victory tree beside the campfire ended my expectations. Thomas Weddle, Outdoor Life, 17 Apr. 2025 Now, Oreo is bringing back a certain fan-favorite reminiscent of summer evenings around the campfire. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2025 My neighborhood smelled like a campfire for several days. Lisa Wood Shapiro, Wired News, 18 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for campfire

Word History

First Known Use

1816, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of campfire was in 1816

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“Campfire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/campfire. Accessed 4 May. 2025.

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campfire

noun
camp·​fire ˈkamp-ˌfī(ə)r How to pronounce campfire (audio)
: a fire built outdoors (as at a camp)

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