glamping

[ glam-ping ]
/ ˈglæm pɪŋ /

noun

Informal. 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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Origin of glamping

2000–05; blend of glamorous and camp1 and -ing1

Words nearby glamping

glamour, glamour boy, glamour girl, glamour puss, glamour stock, glamping, glamping , glance, glanceable, glancing, glancing angle
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British Dictionary definitions for glamping

glamping
/ (ˈglæmpɪŋ) /

noun

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

Word Origin for glamping

C21: blend of glamorous + camping
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