encamp

verb

in-ˈkamp How to pronounce encamp (audio)
Definition of encampnext
1
as in to tent
to live in a camp or the outdoors the hike will take several days, and we plan to encamp along the trail

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2
as in to house
to provide with living quarters or shelter as the hurricane raged outside, the stranded tourists were encamped overnight in the high school gym

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Recent Examples of encamp Teams conducted initial outreach to offer people encamping in the marsh area access to shelter, housing, treatment, and supportive services. — Julie Sharp, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2025 The Caribs encamped on the summit of a steep cliff surrounded by high precipices, which could only be climbed by a narrow secret pathway. — The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 19 Sep. 2025 Mahan said that homeless residents who had encamped around the surrounding areas would receive priority access to the tiny home community. — Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2025 Hall and Hind spent months encamped in Eucalyptus’s Sydney, Australia offices, learning how the company’s customer support systems worked. — Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for encamp
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encamp
  1. tent
  2. house
  3. camp
  4. accommodate
  5. lodge
  6. shelter
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  • Bake in preheated oven until pastry is golden brown and filling is bubbling around edges, about 25 to 30 minutes, tenting with foil if needed.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
  • Transfer the steaks to a serving platter and tent with foil.
    — Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026
Definition of tent
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  • 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
Definition of house
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  • Solidarity protests were held in several other cities, while supporters sent food and supplies to demonstrators camped in New Delhi and engaged in hunger strikes.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The target is camped out inside a pipeline beneath a farmhouse across the battlefield.
    — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of camp
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  • Book a stay at the Evergreen House, a dog-friendly rental in Flagstaff that can accommodate up to eight guests.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Its load-bearing capacity has been improved to accommodate the needs of larger scientific research equipment during expeditions.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of accommodate
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  • 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
Definition of lodge
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  • When planting future boxwoods, Powers recommends choosing a location sheltered from harsh winter winds and hot afternoon sun.
    — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 5 Aug. 2026
  • One option is to use the lid as a protective roof over a feeder, helping keep seed sheltered from rain.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of shelter

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“Encamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encamp. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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