camp
noun
a place where an army or other group of persons or an individual is lodged in a tent or tents or other temporary means of shelter.
camping
-
a word derived from
camp.
Example Sentences
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This may make travel and camping a challenge at times.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
They are supposed to earn badges, develop skills, sell things, handle money, go camping, meet new people, encounter unfamiliar places, ask questions, solve problems and make decisions.
From Salon ● Aug. 28, 2026
You might spend some of a staycation playing golf, camping or binge-watching your favorite TV show.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
A delicious deep dive on a chicken-finger empire: Raising Cane’s has inspired a near-religious following, with devotees traveling across state lines and camping overnight for store openings, all to worship at the altar of chicken.
From Slate ● Aug. 24, 2026
“Mommy, I’m ready for our camping trip. I’ve been reading about which wild plants are safe to eat and which are poisonous.”
From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown
