campground

noun

camp·​ground ˈkamp-ˌgrau̇nd How to pronounce campground (audio)
: the area or place (such as a field or grove) used for a camp, for camping, or for a camp meeting

Examples of campground in a Sentence

at last the weary vacationers pulled into a campground for the night
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More than just sand and sea, the area also has a mangrove lagoon, boat launch, playground, picnic areas, boardwalk, and a campground (temporarily closed; check here before going). Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025 This includes the following recreation areas and campgrounds, Dinosaur Camp Site, Little Nankoweap Camp Site, Upper Nankoweap Camp Site, Main Nankoweap Camp Site and Lower Nankoweap Camp Site. AZCentral.com, 4 Sep. 2025 Their bodies were found lifeless on June 2 with plastic bags over their heads and evidence that their hands had been zip-tied near their father's truck in a campground. Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025 Wednesday suggests a challenge between the two groups, the winners of whom will stay at the campground. Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for campground

Word History

First Known Use

1805, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of campground was in 1805

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“Campground.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/campground. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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campground

noun
camp·​ground ˈkamp-ˌgrau̇nd How to pronounce campground (audio)
: the area or place used for a camp or for camping

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