CAMPS Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

camps 1 of 2

noun

plural of camp

as in campgrounds

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 huts

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

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as in cottages

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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camps

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verb

present tense third-person singular of camp

as in houses

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

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Recent Examples of camps

Noun

Plus check out features on butterfly gardens, flsh camps, luxury cruises and regional travel calendars for events into January. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026 Marysia’s friend who is a radical left-wing terrorist told her that Żabka is, moreover, a sect; all the employees go to evil religious camps together. — Olivia Kan-Sperling, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026 Royal insider Rob Shuter recently claimed that William and Harry’s camps were working on a meeting. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 1 Nov. 2026 The plan may be seen as illustrating an argument that developing countries are resisting pressure to choose camps in the growing competition between Washington and Beijing. — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2026 There were tent camps on both sides of the border, caravans of people trudging through Central America and concerns about newcomers overwhelming social services. — ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026 Lathan has participated in back-to-school drives for children in Florida and taught at youth football camps. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026 May and Spoelstra developed a friendship during May’s time in Boca Raton, with the Heat holding several training camps at FAU while May was coaching there. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2026 As a child, Bryan attended camps run by Georgia head coach Kirby Smart. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026

Verb

Concertgoers are surely used to the fan archetype who camps outside the venue for hours to secure a spot along the barricade, but the lines outside Nationals Park on Wednesday didn’t hold the promise of a better view. — Kendall Staton, Washington Post, 25 July 2026 That sounds like a figure of speech because nobody camps out overnight for tickets anymore. — Phil Hay, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026 Now a grandmother, the 65-year-old often camps with up to four generations of her family, from her husband to her grandchildren. — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 1 Dec. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for camps

Noun

Whether at festivals, campgrounds, construction sites, or even weddings, porta potties are an unavoidable—and often underappreciated—part of modern life.

— Sarah Kuta, Popular Science, 8 Nov. 2026
That gives camper travelers the ability to drive cleanly and quietly through city centers, around campgrounds and down deep forest roads.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of campgrounds

Noun

Chakama Ranch in coastal Kilifi County, where Mackenzie’s followers lived in mud huts, away from the scrutiny of local communities and authorities.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2026
In 2023, more than 400 bodies were exhumed from shallow graves on the 800-acre Chakama Ranch in coastal Kilifi County, where Mackenzie's followers lived in mud huts, away from the scrutiny of local communities and authorities.

— CBS News, CBS News, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of huts

Noun

The Rooms With eight minimalist guest rooms in the main house (all but one on the first floor) and three freestanding, sea-facing forest cottages, all 11 keys are both chic and cozy.

— Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2026
Macy’s assortment of collectible Christmas villages offers plenty of opportunities to get creative, whether your taste runs toward quaint winter cottages, elaborate holiday storefronts, or an entire illuminated neighborhood.

— Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of cottages

Noun

Mill Creek Campground The largest campground in Redwood National and State Parks, Mill Creek Campground has 145 campsites, including six ADA-compliant spots.

— Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Nov. 2026
Veterans were set up at five campsites in the park’s Upper Pines campground; one serving as their own chow hall.

— Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of campsites

Noun

Minor refreshes will be added to other classes, such as an extra inch of reclining space in premium economy cabins, and new upholstery in economy class.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
The lower deck is home to four guest cabins, three crew cabins, a large engine room, and a sizable garage that can hold a tender of up to 16 feet.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of cabins

Verb

Made up of vast mangrove forests, brackish marshlands, and tons of tiny islands, the refuge shelters a wide variety of animals, including American alligators and crocodiles, Florida panthers, manatees, river otters, bottle-nosed dolphins, and more than 200 species of migratory birds.

— Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026
The film centers on Cheng Jun, a Chinese international student working the night shift at a 24-hour convenience store who forms an unlikely bond with a homeless elderly woman who shelters there each night.

— Jenny S. Li, Variety, 15 June 2026

Definition of shelters

Noun

The new Community Response Team will respond to homeless encampments, loitering concerns and cleanup efforts, with the goal of making downtown cleaner and safer while allowing police officers to focus more on patrols and crime.

— Brady Halbleib, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
Members will also respond to concerns about encampments and loitering, coordinate cleanup efforts, help businesses navigate city services and assist with special events.

— Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 10 Nov. 2026