glamp

[glamp]

verb (used without object)

Informal.

1. to go camping, but with nontraditional accommodations that include some of the comforts and luxuries of home.

   While we camped under the stars, they glamped in a tricked-out tent complete with a cappuccino machine.

Other Word Forms

• glamper noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of glamp¹

First recorded in 2005–10; blend of glamour ( def. ) or glamorous ( def. ) + camp ¹ (in the sense “to live outdoors temporarily in a tent for recreation”)

Example Sentences

Fekky said he wanted to learn farming in the UK and abroad, with hopes for a farm shop, glamping and a pub.

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Mary Smith, a 17-site campground on Lewiston Lake shoreline, treats guests with one thing none of the other sites on this list provide: glamping.

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Letting out buildings was the most common, followed by farm shops and B&Bs, camping and glamping sites.

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Every year, more than 13,000 people stay at the Yosemite camps — five separate locations that offer various glamping amenities such as high-end meals and access to running water.

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Azure’s factory is filled with modules in process or recently completed, including ADUs, backyard offices, storage and glamping units, and small homes.

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