on campus — at or in the area of a college or university
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: at or in the area of a college or university
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɑːn ˈkæmpəs/
Example Sentences
- Sarah decided to eat only on campus because off-campus pizza kept making her broke.
- The on-campus bookstore prices were so high that students joked about selling their kidneys.
- Students who live on campus have easier access to academic resources and facilities.
on campus
ADVERB[/ɑːn ˈkæmpəs/]
at or in the area of a college or university
Students relax on the lawn on campus between afternoon classes.
A rampus runs wild on campus!
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'campus' derives from Latin, where it originally meant 'plain' or 'open field'. The term was adopted to refer to university grounds, as educational institutions were typically built on expansive, open land.
Breakdown
campus (Latin: plain, field) + on (preposition indicating location). The phrase 'on campus' literally means 'on the open grounds', referring to the university's physical premises.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Sarah decided to eat only on campus because off-campus pizza kept making her broke.”
“The on-campus bookstore prices were so high that students joked about selling their kidneys.”
“Students who live on campus have easier access to academic resources and facilities.”
“The on-campus Wi-Fi was so slow that carrier pigeons seemed like a faster option.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related
Want to master 19,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.