camp — a place where people stay temporarily in tents or temporary shelters
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a place where people stay temporarily in tents or temporary shelters
Pronunciation (IPA): /kæmp/
Example Sentences
- The kids came back from camp with mosquito bites and amazing stories.
- My idea of camping is a hotel without room service.
- The military camp was established at the base of the mountain.
camp
NOUN[/kæmp/]
a place where people stay temporarily in tents or temporary shelters
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'campus,' meaning 'field' or 'plain.' Originally denoting a flat, open area where armies would temporarily settle, the term gradually broadened to refer to any temporary dwelling or encampment.
Breakdown
Latin 'campus' (field, plain) directly gives us 'camp,' with the meaning evolving from military encampments on open ground to general temporary settlements.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The kids came back from camp with mosquito bites and amazing stories.”
“My idea of camping is a hotel without room service.”
“The military camp was established at the base of the mountain.”
“We need to find a good place to camp before it gets dark.”
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