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

Ali Qader, the head of the rehabilitation center, said several children told him Colombians trained them at camps around the capital. — Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026 Defensive tackle Cam Heyward's first 15 camps were defined in part by what Tomlin likened to full-on sparring as opposed to shadowboxing. — ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026 On the Cooley side, Eric was a five-year NCAA player who spent a season in the AHL and ECHL and attended NHL development camps with the Sabres and Maple Leafs. — Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026 But even as training camps open, and fans are already getting excited about the upcoming season, this is a familiar shadow falling across pro football. — Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026 Palestinians in Gaza — most of whom are displaced or live in camps — received the news with both hope and skepticism. — Samy Magdy, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Aug. 2026 While the market for travel sleep gear has exploded in recent years thanks to a proliferation of travel pillows, sleep masks, and packable blankets meant to help both camps get more rest, in-flight sleep can still feel elusive. — Lara Kramer, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026 But authorities took some precautionary steps, banning holiday camps for children, as Gironde is a popular tourist destination. — Miguel MacIas, NPR, 27 July 2026 Training camps blossom across the NFL landscape this week as American football takes the handoff, and the headlines, from the football World Cup. — Greg Cote july 27, Miami Herald, 27 July 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

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Noun

Highway 34 east of Sturgis drops to 35 mph, and portions of Highway 79 near major campgrounds and Full Throttle drop to 45.

— Josh Max, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
The Davis family splits their time across campgrounds, RV parks and RV resorts — luxury campgrounds with heated pools, live entertainment, bars and play areas for kids.

— Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 24 July 2026

Definition of campgrounds

Noun

The huts, which are available for rent, provide shelter to backcountry skiers, hikers, sheep herders and others exploring the state’s alpine wilderness.

— Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 30 July 2026
Rain is common in Fiordland, and huts along the route are the only accommodation option during the Great Walks season, which typically runs from late October through April.

— Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026

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The front of the robot houses an AI Vision camera; ultrasonic and IR sensors that aid navigation, obstacle avoidance, and mapping; and a pair of LED lights for nighttime cleaning.

— John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026
Disney Experiences, which currently houses theme parks, cruises and consumer products, saw June quarter revenue of $10 billion (up 10%) and operating income of $3 billion (up 20%).

— Jennifer Maas, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of houses

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 campsites

Noun

One of the most popular premium economy cabins in the sky, Emirates debuted its version of the offering in 2021.

— Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
The 180-acre (73-hectare) retreat, which is run by the Navy and guarded by Marines, has a cabin named Aspen that’s reserved for the president, plus about a dozen other cabins for guests.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 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

Sterry said there are benefits to encampments, including community and mutual support.

— Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 4 Aug. 2026
With more than 350 clients, Ghost Town is now everywhere and their customers rave about their work to move encampments that once held them hostage.

— Laurie Perez, CBS News, 31 July 2026