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

Songtsam’s guiding philosophy across its portfolio of 18 lodges, retreats, and glamping sites is to spotlight each property’s unique landscape, support the local community, and preserve Tibetan culture. —Katie Chang, AFAR Media, 25 Aug. 2025

Those looking for a little more comfort can find it at the park's glamping setup, which includes safari-style tents, cozy beds, and even air conditioning. —Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 24 Aug. 2025

Location: Greenough, Montana (near Missoula) Wildest amenities Posh glamping tents, chuckwagon dinners, ice fishing Paws Up Montana is like Pinocchio’s Pleasure Island for outdoor lovers. —Emily Pennington, Outside, 14 Aug. 2025

Stay in a Sustainable Navajo Hogan For an experience unlike any other, book a stay in a hogan at Shash Diné EcoRetreat, a Native American off-the-grid glamping retreat on a private ranch on the Navajo Nation. —Rona Berg, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

2005, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for glamping

• camping
• clamping
• cramping
• damping
• ramping
• stamping
• tamping
• tramping
• encamping
• revamping