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campsite

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

noun

campsites plural
  1. a place used or suitable for camping.


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Etymology

Origin of campsite

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

Example Sentences

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Campsite reservations at Texas state parks may be made five months in advance — meaning early November for the eclipse weekend — and normally start at around $20 a night.

From New York Times • Oct. 27, 2023

Lastly, markers of historic events such as the Illinois Centennial monument, The Republic, Haymarket Riot monument, Indian Boundary Lines plaque, Marquette Campsite plaque and Chicago River plaque could also get another look.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 19, 2022

In January 2015, a person was on a walk at the Squirrel Wood Scout Campsite in Doncaster, UK, when he came upon legs and a torso sticking out of a rabbit hole.

From Salon • Jul. 17, 2021

Fil Marshall, who runs Point Farm Campsite in Dale, Pembrokeshire, with wife Nia, said an influx of people to the area was like a "cork let out of a champagne bottle".

From BBC • Aug. 5, 2020

A couple who had spent several nights at the Seagull Campsite joined us.

From Washington Post • Jun. 18, 2015

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