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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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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
Rojas impressed in big-league camp this spring, particularly his power. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026 The Dallas Cowboys have opened training camp in Oxnard, California, with roster battles brewing at nearly every position. — Nick Harris. Story Produced With Ai Assistance, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Aug. 2026
Verb
Diehard Marvel fans packed into San Diego Comic Con’s massive Hall H Saturday night, some even camping out for more than 30 hours. — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 26 July 2026 News of Pradhan's resignation sparked celebrations among the thousands of protesters who have camped at New Delhi's protest site for more than a month. — Arkansas Online, 26 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
  • The sales tax funds free admission to state parks and historic sites, upgrades to trail systems and park amenities and upkeep on the structures, campsites and trails overseen by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
    — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Moffitt Beach Campground and Day Use Area on nearby Sacandaga Lake is open mid-May through mid-October, with many campsites right along the shore.
    — Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of campsite
Noun
  • Though this specific hut was new to the women, the experience was not.
    — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 30 July 2026
  • Based on the play by Kat Sandler, who serves as writer and showrunner, Yaga reimages the witch, who is known to live in a hut on chicken legs and potentially is a murderous seductress or powerful enchantress, depending on the author of the tale.
    — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 25 July 2026
Definition of hut
Noun
  • Flanked by hydrangea bushes, this charming Cape Cod-style cottage is the perfect spot for a bachelorette weekend or girls’ trip.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The original structure dates back to 1894, and there are five lakeside cottages open seasonally.
    — Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of cottage
Verb
  • Without those challenges, MLS has not necessarily made significant progress with its matches entirely housed on Apple.
    — John Cassillo, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Fortunately, the design firm of Claesson Koivisto Rune overcame the obstacles, producing a triumph of Swedish style—a modest, minimalist, yet supremely comfortable property housed in two low, long buildings.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
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  • Gucci’s Qixi campaign was inspired by the campy theatricality of online microdramas, now a billion-dollar business.
    — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 28 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of campy
Noun
  • Other areas of the park, including the campground, remain open.
    — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The middle stretch has a concocted outdoor chase sequence that feels like a clumsy campground slasher.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of campground
Noun
  • One example is United Airlines’ fleet of Boeing 767s, which feature all the carrier’s very latest cabin comfort experiences, but four of which entered service way back in 1991.
    — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Rather, 18 cabins (and one suite, in a main structure) dot the 113 acre property.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of cabin
Verb
  • Great music is memorable, but cinematic music lodges deep in our brain, the sounds and images tracking forever in unison.
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Experiences may eventually become a larger part of the platform, but Hachey emphasized that the next year will be focused on lodging execution.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
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