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campsite

American  
[kamp-sahyt] / ˈkæmpˌsaɪt /
Or camp-site

noun

  1. a place used or suitable for camping.

Etymology

Origin of campsite

An Americanism dating back to 1905–10; camp 1 + site

Example Sentences

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For anyone who has experienced the chaos of a British festival campsite, videos coming from Coachella could certainly raise eyebrows.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

The wind wreaked havoc in the campsite as well, blowing tents and canopies over.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

In July of that year, the Code Enforcement division of the Planning Department dropped in to inspect and cited Quirky for code violations: litter, outdoor storage, tents erected at a place other than a campsite.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

Fire and emergency services worked through the night to locate those unaccounted for at the campsite before the operation was formally handed over to police on Saturday.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026

They made a wide circle around their campsite.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt

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