camp meeting

American  

noun

1. a religious gathering held in a tent or in the open air.

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camp meeting British  

noun

1. a religious meeting held in a large tent or outdoors, often lasting several days

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Etymology

Origin of camp meeting

First recorded in 1790–1800

Example Sentences

He then brought his quarterbacks to Denver for pre-training camp meetings.

From Washington Post

Mr. Floyd later said that he placed the story in the rural South, to echo the Sunday services, faith healings and camp meetings he had attended as a child.

From Washington Post

At the time, the New York Times declared it “the largest religious camp meeting ever to take place in the United States.”

From Los Angeles Times

It is not clear whether Tubman attended any of Lee's camp meetings, but she was inspired by the evangelist.

From Salon

“There’s a great camp meeting in the Promised Land,” he said.

From Washington Post