glamping

noun

glamp·​ing ˈglam-piŋ 

: outdoor camping with amenities and comforts (such as beds, electricity, and access to indoor plumbing) not usually used when camping

If the eco-friendly idea of falling asleep under the stars and roasting marshmallows around a campfire appeals to you, but the reality of pitching a tent and sleeping on bumpy ground does not, glamping, the new term being used for upscale—or glamorous—camping, could be your ideal green vacation.

—Jennifer Conlin

Are there proper hot showers or am I going to die of cold? Because I was never that sure about glamping in the first place; it was Gavin's idea.

—Sophie Kinsella

glamp

ˈglamp 

intransitive verb

glamped; glamping

Glamp as you have never glamped before at Dromquinna Manor in Kenmare, where a stay in one of their luxurious tents will set you back around 450 a night.

—Irish Examiner

glamper noun

plural glampers

Naturally beautiful, with attractive greenery and wooded sites, Sandy Pines Campground offers camping for every type of camper—from simple tent camping to Class A motor home travelers to glampers looking for something a little more upscale and effortless.

—Moira McCarthy

Examples of glamping in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The ceremony was held Monday, Aug. 1 at Canopy Ridge, a glamping retreat in Sevierville. —Wendy Grossman Kantor, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024

Under Canvas, the luxury glamping company with sites near some of the country's most beautiful parks in Utah, Montana, and South Dakota, will make its debut in California in the spring of 2025. —Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2024

Spending time in nature is always rewarding, but glamping adds another dimension of fun and originality. —Drew Dawson, Journal Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2024

While maintaining the atmosphere of the nomads' tents, the visitors' version across the country has reached a level of glamping luxury that is surprising in such remote regions. —Stanley Stewart, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Mar. 2024

The property, which comprises a farm and a plant nursery, offers a series of glamping tents with decks and fire pits, as well as a small inn and cabin. —Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2024

This Wisconsin campground is among the best glamping sites in the U.S., a new survey says Located in central Wisconsin, rates for lodges currently range from as low as $275 for a single room with a king bed to as high as $3,000 for a suite with four king bedrooms. —Drew Dawson, Journal Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2024

Unlike most glamping gear, the CARSULE is engineered to weather all the elements and endure years of use. —Stack Commerce, Popular Science, 20 Mar. 2024

In other words, glamping offers the benefits and fun of camping without the hassle. —Blair Brown, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024

Word History

Etymology

blend of glamour or glamorous and camping, gerund of camp entry 2

First Known Use

2005, in the meaning defined above