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Camp

🇬🇧 UK /["/kæmp/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/kæmp/"]/

Meaning of Camp

a place where people live temporarily in tents or temporary buildings

In simple words: To stay outdoors in a tent or similar shelter.

Camp in a sentence

• During the summer, we decided to go to camp to learn more about nature.
• They set up their camp by the river to enjoy the beautiful scenery.
• My kids love going to summer camp where they can make new friends.
• The camp was filled with fun activities like hiking, swimming, and crafts.
• We need to pack our tents for the camping trip next weekend.

How to use Camp

Use 'camp' when referring to outdoor activities, especially in nature. It's appropriate for casual conversations but may feel too informal in serious discussions.

Grammar pattern

camp + (object/subject)

Memory hint

Think of a 'camp' site where you 'camp' out under the stars.

Related words

Collocations with Camp

• makeshift
• temporary
• day
• establish
• make
• pitch
• be located
• fire
• site
• at (a/​the) camp
• makeshift
• temporary
• day
• establish
• make
• pitch
• be located
• fire
• site
• at (a/​the) camp
• concentration
• detention
• internment
• be sent to
• enter
• liberate
• inmate
• guard
• survivor
• in a/​the camp
• makeshift
• temporary
• day
• establish
• make
• pitch
• be located
• fire
• site
• at (a/​the) camp
• hostile
• opposing
• rival
• divide into
• split into
• in a/​the camp
• have a foot in both camps
• hostile
• opposing
• rival
• divide into
• split into
• in a/​the camp
• have a foot in both camps

Synonyms for Camp

• pitch a tent
• set up camp
• stay outdoors

Opposites of Camp

• leave
• depart

Common mistakes with Camp

• Confusing 'camp' with 'camping' as if they are interchangeable.
• Using 'camp' only for tent settings, ignoring other camping forms like RV or cabin camping.
• Incorrectly saying 'go camp' instead of 'go camping'.

Frequently asked questions about Camp

What does Camp mean?

To stay outdoors in a tent or similar shelter.

What is the definition of Camp?

a place where people live temporarily in tents or temporary buildings

How do you use Camp in a sentence?

During the summer, we decided to go to camp to learn more about nature.

Can you give another example of Camp?

They set up their camp by the river to enjoy the beautiful scenery.

What are synonyms for Camp?

Common alternatives include pitch a tent, set up camp, stay outdoors.

What is the opposite of Camp?

Opposite meanings include leave, depart.

What words go with Camp?

It commonly pairs with makeshift, temporary, day, establish, make, pitch, be located, fire, site, at (a/​the) camp, makeshift, temporary, day, establish, make, pitch, be located, fire, site, at (a/​the) camp, concentration, detention, internment, be sent to, enter, liberate, inmate, guard, survivor, in a/​the camp, makeshift, temporary, day, establish, make, pitch, be located, fire, site, at (a/​the) camp, hostile, opposing, rival, divide into, split into, in a/​the camp, have a foot in both camps, hostile, opposing, rival, divide into, split into, in a/​the camp, have a foot in both camps.

What are common mistakes when using Camp?

Confusing 'camp' with 'camping' as if they are interchangeable. Using 'camp' only for tent settings, ignoring other camping forms like RV or cabin camping. Incorrectly saying 'go camp' instead of 'go camping'.

How do you pronounce Camp?

US: /["/kæmp/"]/, UK: /["/kæmp/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Camp?

Use 'camp' when referring to outdoor activities, especially in nature. It's appropriate for casual conversations but may feel too informal in serious discussions.

What CEFR level is Camp?

"Camp" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.