: a fire built outdoors (as at a camp or a picnic)
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We gathered around a campfire and shared stories.
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This classic Southern side comes together in just 15 minutes and is simple enough to prepare on a grill or over a campfire.—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 7 May 2026 The all-season lakefront resort offers family-friendly amenities and activities like weekend campfires with s’mores, pontoon boat charters, lawn games, and watercraft rentals.—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 6 May 2026 National Weather Service The DNR says that nine out of 10 wildfires in Michigan are caused by human activity, such as burning yard waste, leaving campfires unattended, using power equipment and off-road vehicles amid dry conditions, or dragging trailer chains that can cause sparks.—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 5 May 2026 Create your own campfire memories with a stone ring fitted with a metal insert to contain flames, ash, and other debris.—Marisa Donnelly, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for campfire