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campsite

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

noun

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


Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms


Etymology

Origin of campsite

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


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The detective said Anderson was arrested at about 13:44 local time on Wednesday at Fahan Marina campsite and was told why he was being arrested but made no reply.

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026

I’m about to dismiss this guide as a wuss when a sudden burst of deafening growls just beyond the edge of our campsite lends credence to his words.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026

Our campsite bordered the Fefine, a large river that flows even in the dry season.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 28, 2026

A man who was reported missing in Fawnskin on Monday morning was found deceased by the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department near his campsite after an extensive search.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026

Their campsite was already packed up, including her things.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray

Some homes and campsites had to be evacuated, and at the height of the incident more than 500 firefighters were involved in the response.

From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026

Maria Angeles Canete, 54, lost both her campsites to the flames that ripped through the mountainous terrain west of the Spanish capital Madrid.

From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026

The emergency order applies to all unpermitted campsites in areas classified as “Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones” — which is the entire city of Malibu.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026

Nearly 100,000 people have been affected by evacuation or stay-at-home orders because of the fires, which have burned through campsites and forced road closures.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026

We were going to one of Jedda-Boy’s favorite campsites.

From "Kira-Kira" by Cynthia Kadohata

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