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campground

American  
[kamp-ground] / ˈkæmpˌgraʊnd /

noun

  • campgrounds
    plural
  1. a place for a camp or for a camp meeting.


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Etymology

Origin of campground

An Americanism dating back to 1795–1805; camp 1 + ground 1

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The middle stretch has a concocted outdoor chase sequence that feels like a clumsy campground slasher.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 2026

The family arrived at a campground near Bicknell, Utah, for a day trip on Friday, the sheriff's office said in its statement.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

It’s believed the island’s Torrey pines are largely intact and much of the campground survived.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 5, 2026

The deaths were reported at Welcome Bay, while rescue workers are still searching through rubble at a different site in a popular campground on Mount Maunganui.

From BBC Jan. 22, 2026

A larger campground, with six camping sites marked on it, was on a road that turned off the left fork.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt

According to news reports, flames destroyed homes, restaurants, campgrounds, marinas, and other facilities around the reservoirs.

From Science Daily Aug. 5, 2026

To save on other expenses, they often stayed at free campgrounds and cooked all their meals, aside from an occasional trip to a local diner.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 3, 2026

Arguably the most memorable performance of the year wasn’t even during normal festival hours — it was when Kanye West held a Sunday Service in the campgrounds on Easter Sunday during Weekend 2.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 6, 2026

The extinct volcano is a sacred Māori site and one of the most popular campgrounds in New Zealand, with a local holiday website describing it as a "slice of paradise".

From BBC Jan. 22, 2026

“I’m sorry the visit is short. That drive out to the campgrounds wore us out.”

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas

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