Camp
/kæmp/
Definitions
3 meaningsA temporary place of accommodation, typically consisting of tents or huts.
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A place for temporary accommodation
The scouts set up their camp by the lake.
💡 Simply: A place to stay temporarily, usually outdoors.
More Examples
The refugee camp provided shelter for displaced families.
How It's Used
"We spent a week at a summer camp in the mountains."
"The army established a base camp near the river."
To stay or reside in a camp.
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To stay in a camp
They camped under the stars.
💡 Simply: To stay in a temporary outdoor place.
More Examples
The hikers decided to camp near the waterfall.
How It's Used
"We're going to camp in the woods this weekend."
A group of people with shared political beliefs or affiliations.
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A group of people sharing similar beliefs
The two opposing camps engaged in a heated debate.
💡 Simply: A group of people with the same ideas.
More Examples
He belonged to the progressive camp within the party.
How It's Used
"The political camp was divided on the issue."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
go camping
To engage in the activity of camping.
"We're going camping next weekend."
From Middle English *camp*, from Old French *camp*, from Latin *campus* meaning "field".
The word 'camp' has long been associated with military encampments, but its use expanded to include recreational activities in the 19th century.
Memory tip
Think of 'camping' – a temporary stay outdoors.
Word Origin
"field"