camp meeting

American  

noun

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

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camp meeting British  

noun

1. a religious meeting held in a large tent or outdoors, often lasting several days

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Etymology

Origin of camp meeting

First recorded in 1790–1800

Example Sentences

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camp meeting

At the time, the New York Times declared it “the largest religious camp meeting ever to take place in the United States.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2021

“There’s a great camp meeting in the Promised Land,” he said.

From Washington Post ● Jun. 6, 2020

As one historian wrote: The O’Daniel rallies appealed to the same deep human instinct and provided the same emotional outlets which the camp meeting formerly offered.

From The Guardian ● Feb. 13, 2016

A rotation of pastors preach at the camp meeting.

From Washington Times ● Sep. 5, 2015

She went to a camp meeting that took place after a rainstorm, and the damp wood of the benches was bad for her.

From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison