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noun

ˈkamp How to pronounce camp (audio)
Definition of campnext
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as in campsite
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 hut
a small, simply constructed, and often temporary dwelling a hunter's camp deep in the woods

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as in cottage
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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camp

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verb

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

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camp

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adjective

as in campy

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Recent Examples of camp
Noun
In Spain and Portugal, tent camps have sprung up to protest unaffordable housing. — Teresa Medrano, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026 Wright designed the residence in 1937 as his winter home and studio, imagining it as a desert camp that emerged from the arid grounds. — Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 20 Oct. 2026
Verb
Many people camp there and then explore attractions like Mesa Verde National Park (about an hour’s drive) or the San Juan Skyway. — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2026 Protesters camped in Madrid’s iconic Puerta del Sol square held a minute of silence after learning of her death. — Joseph Wilson, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for camp
Recent Examples of Synonyms for camp
  1. campsite
  2. hut
  3. cottage
  4. house
  5. campy
  6. campground
  7. cabin
  8. lodge
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
Definition of campsite
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  • The former taxi driver had been arrested three years earlier after police unearthed a mass grave in a forest ‌near the Indian Ocean town of Malindi, where his followers had been living in mud huts.
    — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 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.
    — Evelyne Musambi, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of hut
Noun
  • The backstory The building was originally commissioned as a Gilded Age cottage back in 1874, and went through several compelling forms before its current rebirth, including a speakeasy during the Prohibition Era and the former Candlelight Inn.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026
  • In our film, Edward’s mother doesn’t appear, and Lucy Steele’s sister doesn’t appear, and there’s a whole sequence where Edward visits them at the cottage, which doesn’t appear in either film.
    — Mya Copeland, Variety, 19 Oct. 2026
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  • The store houses Smythson’s full selection, and also features a dedicated bespoke stationery salon, the only one outside of London, where customers can book a one-on-one appointment with a stationery specialist.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The gallery’s New York flagship has been located on the Upper East Side since 2014, in a set of historic buildings comprising some 17,500 square feet that formerly housed the National Academy Museum.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 14 Oct. 2026
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Adjective
  • Orenstein and Turteltaub also worked on episodes of the campy anthology comedy Love, American Style before becoming writer-producers on the classic Redd Foxx sitcom Sanford & Son in 1974.
    — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Edebiri’s look brings to mind musician Bjork’s quite literal interpretation of a swan dress at the 2001 Academy Awards; an outfit cemented in pop culture history as one of the red carpet’s most referenced, albeit campy, moments.
    — Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of campy
Noun
  • Camping passes will include shuttles from the campground at Cal Expo and re-entry to the festival.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The campground is about a 15-mile drive from the Abram Falls trailhead, maps show.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of campground
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  • This accent color continues into the cabin on the dashboard and center console, while the standard four-way power-adjustable sport seats add to the sense of occasion with plaid inserts.
    — Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Just as importantly, a clean cabin creates a more comfortable environment for passengers, whether the journey is a short commute or a long-distance road trip.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of cabin
Verb
  • The protests being lodged against that decision provide some comfort, and Louise would have been grateful for them.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Caraballo had been arrested in December 2024 and released before Immigration and Customs Enforcement could lodge a detainer request.
    — Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
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