glamping
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of glamping
First recorded in 2000–05; blend of glamour ( def. ) or glamorous and camp 1 ( def. ) (in sense “to live outdoors temporarily in a tent for recreation”) and -ing 1
Example Sentences
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Karl Toner, who owns a coffee cart on the shore as well as a nearby glamping site and paddleboard hire business, said visitor numbers have fallen sharply since the warning was issued on 13 July.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
Tropical setting aside, I dreaded the stay just like I did my previous glamping adventure at Nascar and shared Airbnb in New York.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 6, 2026
They have spent 14 years turning their nature reserve into an award-winning sustainable glamping retreat.
From BBC ● Feb. 20, 2026
Once we arrive at Île d’Oléron, we try a beachfront campground but it feels too crowded with glamping pods and prefab huts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2025
The trailer sales must’ve been a bust, because they’ve been downgraded to prison glamping.
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
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