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

In Spain and Portugal, tent camps have sprung up in protests against unattainable rents and housing costs. — Teresa Medrano, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026 James and Giannis Antetokounmpo were among the superstars praising Brunson when training camps opened. — ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026 The ballot measure has driven at times surprising splits in some California political camps. — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2026 Right now, Silicon Valley is split into two camps regarding AI safety risk. — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026 There’s been little love lost between the Love and Jardine camps in recent years, so many Beach Boys fans were surprised to see longtime Love loyalist Johnston agree to share the stage with Jardine for the first time in over a decade. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2026 Bryant had one of the best training camps of any Denver player and worked his way squarely into the Broncos’ wide receiver rotation. — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 9 Oct. 2026 Indeed, the camps acted as de facto cultural schools, with general transfers of generational knowledge. — Robert Sullivan, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026 Without social media to fuel buzz, word about JYT instead spread through letters sent back home and to friends at other camps — and the response was so strong that camps were soon reaching out to book additional performances. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 7 Oct. 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for camps

Noun

The site expanded its accommodations this year with Airstreams and Quonset huts alongside yurts and campgrounds.

— Tamara Dunn, Denver Post, 5 Oct. 2026
Luther Pass Overflow and Watson Lake campgrounds, which are currently free, would charge $20 for a single site.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of campgrounds

Noun

Now, for the first time in more than two decades, Old Edwards Reserve is evolving with the introduction of Laurel Village, a limited collection of 24 cottages positioned around an 18,000-square-foot private putting course.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2026
Indoor and outdoor event spaces, a private wine cellar and a museum are part of the changes, along with eight new three-bedroom, three-bath cottages for guests.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of cottages

Verb

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 Brooklyn store also houses a small theater that hosts close-up magic performances, with Molly serving as the opening act, according to Rubin.

— Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of houses

Noun

From shredding the slopes in the winter to floating on the water in the summer, the unofficial capital of the Sierra Nevada sees outdoorsy travelers constantly flocking to its campsites and cabins.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Its campsites are shaded by tall pine trees, ideal for hanging a hammock.

— Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of campsites

Noun

One of more than a dozen holiday cabins and cottages on the property, the dog-friendly Efford House sleeps 13 in its seven bedrooms.

— Nicholas DeRenzo, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026
From shredding the slopes in the winter to floating on the water in the summer, the unofficial capital of the Sierra Nevada sees outdoorsy travelers constantly flocking to its campsites and cabins.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 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

But whether clearing the block will address the broader challenges surrounding homelessness and RV encampments remains an open question.

— Brad Hamilton, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
The move comes after residents on both sides of the Los Angeles River have raised concerns for months about the possibility of homeless encampments forming at the park.

— Alejandra Molina, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026