camper

noun

camp·​er ˈkam-pər How to pronounce camper (audio)
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1
: one who camps
2
: a portable dwelling (such as a specially equipped trailer or automotive vehicle) for use during casual travel and camping

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Rangers warned campers that leaving food outside might attract bears. A careless camper accidentally started a fire in the woods.
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Island Packers requires campers to check in an hour before the boat leaves. — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026 Beyond the basics like comfortable clothing and sturdy hiking shoes, campers often need tents, sleeping bags, camp chairs, lanterns, and coolers to stay comfortable outdoors. — Kaitlin Marks, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2026 In total, more than 100 people died, including Eloise and more than two dozen other young campers and counselors at the Christian sleepaway camp in Hunt, which became a symbol of the national tragedy. — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026 But surely, his fellow campers might be surprised to learn the guy parked next door is a four-time All-Star and the 2021 AL Championship Series MVP. — ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for camper

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of camper was in 1839

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“Camper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/camper. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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camper

noun
camp·​er ˈkam-pər How to pronounce camper (audio)
1
: a person who camps
2
: a portable dwelling or a specially equipped vehicle for use during travel and camping
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