camping — the activity of living temporarily in a tent or similar accommodation outdoors
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the activity of living temporarily in a tent or similar accommodation outdoors
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkæmpɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My dad's idea of camping is staying at a hotel without room service.
- Camping teaches you that you can live without WiFi, but you probably don't want to.
- We're planning a camping trip to Jeju Island next month.
camping
NOUN[/ˈkæmpɪŋ/]
the activity of living temporarily in a tent or similar accommodation outdoors
Living outdoors in temporary shelter
After stamping through trails, camping means cramping!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'campus' meaning 'field' or 'plain', which evolved into the English noun 'camp' referring to a temporary military settlement on open ground. The gerund suffix '-ing' was added to create the present participle form, originally denoting the military practice of establishing temporary encampments, which has since broadened to encompass recreational outdoor activities.
Breakdown
camp (from Latin campus, 'field') + -ing (gerund suffix indicating an action or activity). The base 'camp' originally meant a temporary military settlement on open terrain.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My dad's idea of camping is staying at a hotel without room service.”
“Camping teaches you that you can live without WiFi, but you probably don't want to.”
“We're planning a camping trip to Jeju Island next month.”
“Camping requires proper preparation and the right equipment.”
“She discovered her love for camping during her college years.”
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