camp

/kˈæmp/

/ˈkæmp/

[noun] [verb] [adjective]

Camp

[NOUN]

a temporary place of residence for people provided by a government, typically used by soldiers, refugees, etc.

synonyms : bivouac

cantonment

encampment

a place where people, especially travelers, stay in tents, shelters, etc. for a short time, usually in the mountains, a forest, etc.

a penal institution (often for forced labor)

an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose

synonyms : clique

a group of people living together in a camp

something that is considered amusing not because of its originality but because of its unoriginality

a site where care and activities are provided for children during the summer months

synonyms : summer camp

shelter for persons displaced by war or political oppression or for religious beliefs

synonyms : refugee camp

to camp

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to make a temporary home or shelter, usually outside or in the wild

synonyms : camp down

to live temporarily outdoors, often in a tent or camper

synonyms : bivouac

camp out

encamp

tent

give an artificially banal or sexual quality to

(of a character in a video game) to hide or stay in one spot for an extended period of time in order to remain safe or to ambush other players

camp

[ADJECTIVE]

providing sophisticated amusement by virtue of having artificially (and vulgarly) mannered or banal or sentimental qualities

synonyms : campy

Examples

1. The camp had a beautiful view of the sunset.

2. We made a campfire at our camp and roasted marshmallows.

3. The summer camp was awesome, with so many fun activities to do.

4. Please clean up your camp before leaving the site.

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