camp
noun
a place where an army or other group of persons or an individual is lodged in a tent or tents or other temporary means of shelter.
camping
-
a word derived from
camp.
Example Sentences
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It was most active on the eastern flank, moving uphill toward camping sites and a limited number of scattered homes, Silveira said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
So did their stock of items purchased over the years: coffee makers, games, camping equipment, banners to welcome the children on the first day of camp, along with a red carpet.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026
The 24-foot trailer was packed and ready: sleeping bags, towels, backpacks and other items needed for a free four-day summer camping trip for children of incarcerated parents.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026
An Army veteran has spent the last 15 weeks camping in woods while waiting for his social housing application to be processed.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
Immediately, he began to tell them to put their camping gear back.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
