camp stove

American  

noun

1. a portable stove used for cooking or heating, especially outdoors.

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Etymology

Origin of camp stove

An Americanism dating back to 1860–65

Example Sentences

The back doors swung open to reveal a kitchenette, with cabinets that pulled out to create a work surface with a butane camp stove, a cooler and a water jug.

From New York Times

Braden stresses that it is still camping — “the bathroom is a short walk away, and cooking is outside on a camp stove or campfire” — but the pressures of setting up a tent and keeping yourself warm are eliminated.

From Seattle Times

They used a two-burner Coleman camp stove to heat water.

From New York Times

Do not heat your home with a camp stove, oven or charcoal-burning device.

From New York Times

Gather coolers and cooking supplies: If you have a charcoal, gas or propane grill or camp stove, collect the necessary fuel and tools.

From Washington Post