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

If you love the great outdoors but aren't fond of roughing it, glamping is the way to go.

—Tamara Gane

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

—often used before another noun

the perfect location for a glamping site

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

Once a niche concept barely on the radar of most outdoorsy folks, glamping has shown staying power and grown into a booming market and an attractive way of experiencing the great outdoors. —C.c. Weiss may 27, New Atlas, 27 May 2026

Category-specific strengths, such as family-friendly stays and glamping options, are also factored in. —Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2026

In the rural setting of Mols Bjerge National Park, Bjørn Haugum operates a glamping site using yurts that capture the concept of friluftsliv, or living outdoors. —Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026

On this episode of Where to Go, Aislyn Greene and Zoe Baillargeon travel the Columbia River Gorge to uncover new trails, glamping, wineries, and hot springs — and share how to experience the Gorge respectfully and seasonally. —AFAR Media, 15 May 2026

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