camper

American  

[kam-per] / ˈkæm pər /

noun

1. a person who camps out for recreation, especially in the wilderness.

2. a person who attends a summer camp or day camp.

3. Also called pickup camper, truck camper.  a trucklike vehicle, van, or trailer that is fitted or suitable for recreational camping, or a pickup truck on which a structure fitted for camping is mounted.

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verb (used without object)

1. to travel and live in a vehicular camper.

   We're going to camper for two weeks during our vacation.

camper British  

/ ˈkæmpə /

noun

1. a person who lives or temporarily stays in a tent, cabin, etc

2. a vehicle equipped for camping out

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Etymology

Origin of camper

1625–35; 1960–65 camper for def. 3; camp ¹ + -er ¹

Example Sentences

A forecast of rain is adding another layer of complexity for campers and parade-goers.

From Los Angeles Times

Checking the forecast is not always top of mind for your average Angeleno, but hikers and campers must assess the weather before leaving for the forest.

From Los Angeles Times

“So when I get to see the blimp, I’m a happy camper.”

From Los Angeles Times

Activist Djordje Miketic said he works with a network of nearly 300 people who monitor the site—watching from windows, patrolling late at night and occasionally sleeping in a camper van.

From The Wall Street Journal

During the summer, she and her husband moved into a camper and rented out their home for extra cash.

From The Wall Street Journal