base camp
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of base camp
First recorded in 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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When the squad reaches the United States, Iran will set up their base camp in Tucson, Arizona.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
Eventually, a permanent settlement of sorts will be established, acting as a base camp for future expeditions deeper into space.
From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026
The city is also serving as a base camp for the most teams of any host, including top-ranked England and Lionel Messi’s Argentina.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
On his search for Scotland's World Cup base camp, the head coach found the one in North Carolina, with a wee hand from a few familiar faces.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
There's the lake, but I find that an unlikely option since it's so close to the Careers' base camp.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
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