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
Recent Examples on the Web The Rocky Mountain town offers three distinct hot springs experiences and even a taste of the Blue Lagoon. From campgrounds to vacation rentals, chain hotels to bed and breakfasts, there are plenty of places to stay in Glenwood Springs. Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 8 Sep. 2024 Canyon Lake Marina has everything from pontoon boats to double-decker boats with slides for rent, plus a campground to park your RV or pitch a tent for a quick getaway. Details: 16802 SR 88, east of Apache Junction. canyonlakemarina.com, 480-288-9233. Meredith G. White, The Arizona Republic, 8 Sep. 2024 Because of the fire, the park has closed some roads, trails and campgrounds, including in the Mineral King area. Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2024 The extensive damage has made many of the the trails impassable and the campgrounds unsafe. Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 26 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for campground 

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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 3 Oct. 2024.

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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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