Definition of campgroundnext
as in campsite
a place where a group of people live for a short time in tents or cabins at last the weary vacationers pulled into a campground for the night

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Recent Examples of campground Having the marram grass there will mean one less chore for the maintenance crews in the busy summer season as well as beautifying the entrance to the campground, Deerwester said. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 2026 According to the newspaper, the campground’s general manager, Stacey Saunders, officiated the ceremony. — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026 Lume That said, fitting a toilet room inside one's smallest, most affordable floor plan is a win in itself, particularly for buyers looking to stray from organized campgrounds with central bathrooms. — New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2026 The other location is a bit farther away on the campground itself. — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 26 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for campground
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Noun
  • Up to 1,500 watts of available solar charging ensure the batteries keep powered even when parked at the campsite.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026
  • When the family showed up at the campsite, Villar and his team were already there.
    — Jordan Salama, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Palestinians fled the camp in 2025 as the Israeli military carried out a widespread crackdown against West Bank militants.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Piane’s compositions provided a foundation for contestants to showcase their personalities, give memorable performances and embrace the camp and theatricality that became hallmarks of the franchise.
    — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026

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“Campground.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/campground. Accessed 15 Oct. 2026.

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