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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
The offensive lineman impressed during training camp and adds depth after the Chargers assigned offensive lineman Branson Taylor to injury reserve alongside two-way trenches trooper Scott Matlock. — Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026 Following the Chiefs’ 9-9 tie with the Seahawks on Friday, coach Andy Reid said the team’s work at training camp and in preseason games would make cutdown day difficult for general manager Brett Veach. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026
Verb
The van also comes with two camping chairs and a table that stow away neatly beneath the mattress and features a California power mode that allows certain lights and ports to be used overnight. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026 This tiny modern lantern emits an abundance of light and is lightweight and safe to use at home as an emergency backup or while camping. — Clay Abney, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 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
  • About 80 people were evacuated from campsites around the historic Phantom Ranch area of the park.
    — Shayna Jacobs, NBC news, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The men spoke to their families Thursday and found their campsite Friday at the bottom of the Grand Canyon, the three families said in a joint statement released earlier Monday through Barricks.
    — Greg Norman-Diamond, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of campsite
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  • Treatment huts are—of course—lovely, and my massage was performed by an incredible therapist who clicked my bones in all the right places and left me feeling light as air.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The best Airbnbs in the Dolomites are similarly varied, from remote huts tucked into wildflower meadows to working farms with their own cheese dairies and centuries-old homes surrounded by vineyards.
    — Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of hut
Noun
  • Privacy seekers can cast their anchor further afield at Coral Caye, Turtle Inn’s private island that’s a 20-minute boat ride away, with wooden cottages and a brimming reef.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The existing cottage previously suffered from significant structural problems, including cracks in its exterior walls.
    — Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 1 Sep. 2026
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  • In 1985, Dior issued a limited edition bracelet meant to house their famous Poison perfume, a thick, hollow noodle finished with resin stoppers that could be filled with the scent.
    — Chloe Schama, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Animation series will be housed at the Hotel Sina Bernini Bristol, with new programs titled Animation Next and Gap Financing.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026
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Adjective
  • The campy horror-comedy is co-directed by Bacon, 68, and Sedgwick, 61, and stars the longtime couple and co-directors alongside their children Sosie and Travis, 37.
    — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The impossible-to-murder pair chase each other with a machete, shotgun, and chainsaw throughout the fantastically campy film, which pays homage to the classics like Death Becomes Her.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of campy
Noun
  • Near Fargo, on the remote west side of the swamp, the park offers campgrounds and some of the best stargazing in the state.
    — Drew Kann, AJC.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The area has a set of historic dormitories, a canteen and a campground that is a popular stopover for river rafters and people hiking from one rim of the Grand Canyon to the other.
    — Greg Norman-Diamond, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of campground
Noun
  • The cabin interiors are built from a lovely blonde wood, which was aesthetically pleasing, if a little creaky at times, while the white linens on the comfortable queen bed were a subtle reminder that this is a luxury accommodation.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
  • For the demonstration, the system was installed in the passenger cabin of the ship and worked autonomously.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of cabin
Verb
  • Their work lodges itself into the psyche like a sliver of wood thrust beneath a fingernail.
    — Alex Jovanovich, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Deadly flash flooding has forced closures and lodging disruptions at the Grand Canyon, prompting travelers to rethink their plans.
    — Eve Chen, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
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