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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 or a picnic)

Examples of campfire in a Sentence

We gathered around a campfire and shared stories.
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City Holiday Adventure Camper Van Building Toy Set Go on vacation from the comfort of your own home with this fun camper van Lego set, featuring a detailed living space, campfire scene, accessories, two minifigures, and a baby figure. Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025 There’s a Japanese influence to the menu, and Kammerer serves dishes like barbecue kohlrabi with Douglas fir and campfire butter as well as Monterrey Bay abalone roasted in kelp and served with sea vegetable vinegar. Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2025 The red flag warnings from the NWS also mean people should avoid any activities that could increase the risk of fire development such as outdoor burning, campfires, and the use of fireworks. Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Nov. 2025 Hit the trail, s’mores; there’s a new campfire dessert in town. Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Nov. 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 3 Dec. 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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