camp meeting

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noun

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

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Origin of camp meeting

First recorded in 1790–1800

Words nearby camp meeting

camping ground, campion, camp it up, CAM plant, Camp Lejeune, camp meeting, campo, Campobello, campodean, campodeid, Campo Formio

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How to use camp meeting in a sentence

The new project, already underway, is a massive restoration designed to transform the existing building, originally built in 1890 and used as a camp meeting house, into a modern structure with historic charm.
Veteran restauranteurs to open Drift in Rehoboth|Peter Rosenstein|September 21, 2021|Washington Blade
One observer described the march as “part camp meeting, part joyful picnic, and part a determined almost fierce political rally uniting people of so many kinds and conditions.”
Activism spurred political leadership on civil rights once. Will it happen again?|Patricia Sullivan|September 2, 2021|Washington Post
When we had that meeting in the Caribbean, Jeffrey was holding his own and not only was he a pleasant host, he was pleasant guy.
Sleazy Billionaire’s Double Life Featured Beach Parties With Stephen Hawking|M.L. Nestel|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
I keep meeting more and more people where that seems to be the case.
Coffee Talk with Fred Armisen: On ‘Portlandia,’ Meeting Obama, and Taylor Swift’s Greatness|Marlow Stern|January 7, 2015|DAILY BEAST

Pitchfork called him a “a rap-obsessed misfit from a summer camp who freestyles poorly” who is “ridiculous without knowing it.”
The Cult of Yung Lean: ‘I’m Building An Anarchistic Society From the Ground Up’|Marlow Stern|January 4, 2015|DAILY BEAST
In an interview with ESPN, Jaffe recalled his initial meeting with Stuart Scott.
Remembering ESPN’s Sly, Cocky, and Cool Anchor Stuart Scott|Stereo Williams|January 4, 2015|DAILY BEAST
I had the pleasure of meeting Stuart Scott several years ago.
Remembering ESPN’s Sly, Cocky, and Cool Anchor Stuart Scott|Stereo Williams|January 4, 2015|DAILY BEAST
"A camp-fire would hardly flash and die out like that, Sarge," he answered thoughtfully.
Raw Gold|Bertrand W. Sinclair
In the most perfect stillness, we arrived within two hundred paces of the enemy's camp.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. CCCXXXIX. January, 1844. Vol. LV.|Various
I presume this path does not extend many miles without meeting impediments.
Glances at Europe|Horace Greeley
A friend and companion meeting together in season, but above them both is a wife with her husband.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version|Various
"That is why I told you the other meeting seemed a long time ago," explained the girl.
Rosemary in Search of a Father|C. N. Williamson

British Dictionary definitions for camp meeting

camp meeting

noun

mainly US a religious meeting held in a large tent or outdoors, often lasting several days

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