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noun

ˈkamp How to pronounce camp (audio)
Definition of campnext
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as in campsite
a place where a group of people live for a short time in tents or cabins the war forced people to flee their homes and to live in crowded camps along the border

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as in hut
a small, simply constructed, and often temporary dwelling a hunter's camp deep in the woods

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3
as in cottage
an often small house for recreational or seasonal use years ago the wealthy industrialists built some rather grand camps along the lake

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camp

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verb

as in to house
to provide with living quarters or shelter some out-of-town delegates to the convention were camped in university dorms

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camp

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adjective

as in campy

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Recent Examples of camp
Noun
The match was again targeted by the BDS movement, with protestors demonstrating outside a training camp in Barcelona and calling on Messi not to participate. — Juan Melamed, Sun Sentinel, 13 July 2026 In addition to teaching teens about firefighting, organizers said the camp aims to teach them leadership and team-building skills. — Noel Brennan, CBS News, 13 July 2026
Verb
When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region. — Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026 On July 4, 2025, Brian and Katheryn were camping in an RV for the Fourth of the July weekend in Kerr County. — David Chiu, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for camp
Recent Examples of Synonyms for camp
  1. campsite
  2. hut
  3. cottage
  4. house
  5. campy
  6. campground
  7. cabin
  8. lodge
Noun
  • This Gilroy camping destination, with 54 tent campsites, was surprisingly underpopulated on an overnight visit a few years back, given its amenities.
    — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 14 July 2026
  • When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 July 2026
Definition of campsite
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  • In a Rumpelstiltskinian turn, the newspaper reported, Underwood had appeared late one night at a shepherd’s hut and asked to borrow a pot.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026
  • The walls of huts on dusty landscapes in the Lost Legends are weathered, characters' clothing is visibly dirty from jetting around the galaxy and helmets are battle damaged.
    — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of hut
Noun
  • Participants live in cottages on campus and can stay for up to two years.
    — Leondra Head, CBS News, 13 July 2026
  • Originally, the park was supposed to mimic an Old World pastoral landscape, with English cottage scenes and a mill wheel.
    — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 13 July 2026
Definition of cottage
Verb
  • An inmate housed in the medical unit at the Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center near Elk Grove died early Tuesday after deputies found the person unresponsive in a cell, according to the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office.
    — Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
  • The bespoke trunk, and the coveted trophy housed inside, will make their way to the pitch for the first time at the final game of the competition, which takes place next Sunday in New Jersey.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 14 July 2026
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Adjective
  • The result is a campy delight that has made The Five-Star Weekend Peacock’s current Number One show.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2026
  • The vampire saved the show from imminent cancelation, prompting a spike in ratings and a new direction away from a moody Jane Eyre-like gothic romance style to outright supernatural (if unintentionally campy) horror.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 18 July 2026
Definition of campy
Noun
  • The ticket includes bus transportation from the ranch campground to a viewing site and back for one launch attempt.
    — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 15 July 2026
  • Here are three nearby destinations to consider for your next camping trip (four-legged friends included) — plus three bonus campgrounds farther afield.
    — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 14 July 2026
Definition of campground
Noun
  • But this isn’t because of potential health risks or adverse effects in-flight—cabin crew simply dislike pouring it because of its excessive fizziness.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026
  • Its cavernous cabin and ultra-refined interior create an ambiance that's nearly impossible to top, even in a segment that hosts luxury legends from BMW and Mercedes-Benz.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 17 July 2026
Definition of cabin
Verb
  • Devers furthered the Giants’ cause with a ground-rule double that lodged itself under the padding along the right-field line, scoring Schmitt.
    — Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 10 July 2026
  • Braverman was writing in response to another parliamentarian who noted that Jamaica planned to lodge a formal petition for reparations later this year.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
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“Camp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/camp. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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