glamping

American  

[glam-ping] / ˈglæm pɪŋ /

noun

Informal.

1. the activity of camping with some of the comforts and luxuries of home.

   Imagine glamping in a carpeted tent with a comfy queen-size bed.

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glamping British  

/ ˈglæmpɪŋ /

noun

1. a form of camping in which participants enjoy physical comforts associated with more luxurious types of holiday

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Other Word Forms

• glamper
  noun

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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glamping

Most notable among the new and renovated Guerneville resorts: Dawn Ranch and the River Electric, both with a glamping focus, both with docks on the river.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026

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

The shift towards hospitality came later, as the "glamping" trend began to emerge.

From BBC ● Apr. 14, 2026

The trailer sales must’ve been a bust, because they’ve been downgraded to prison glamping.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed