campout
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of campout
1875–80, noun use of verb phrase camp out
Example Sentences
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One of the favorite parts of each campout was the walk to Branden’s engineering building to use his after-hours access to the bathroom so that everyone could brush their teeth.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 7, 2024
Kayla Smith, 22, joined Thompson at the overnight campout for a seat inside the court.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 1, 2023
The last Apollo astronauts lifted away from the moon after a three-day campout in 1972.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 25, 2022
For one night only, Deception Pass State Park is opening the West Beach parking lot for a campout.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 28, 2021
The hot dogs get burned, and the marshmallows melt, but this is the best campout I’ve ever been to.
From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper
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