campsite

Or camp-site

[kamp-sahyt]

noun

1. a place used or suitable for camping. camp.

Word History and Origins

Origin of campsite¹

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

Example Sentences

Alas, the supply of SPOTs had been left at their campsite during the storm.

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An 85-year-old British woman has died after an extreme wind storm struck a campsite in Portugal.

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It would apply to paid overnight stays of 31 nights or fewer in hotels, hostels, guesthouses, Airbnbs, campsites and temporary event accommodation.

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The way he sees it, people are uncertain about whether the park is open, whether their campsite will still be available when they arrive and whether the bathrooms on site are being cleaned.

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John Bell, 44, was charged over the incident at the Loch Ness Bay campsite in Drumnadrochit.

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Related Words

• campground