campfire

noun

camp·​fire ˈkamp-ˌfī(-ə)r How to pronounce campfire (audio)
: a fire built outdoors (as at a camp or a picnic)

Examples of campfire in a Sentence

We gathered around a campfire and shared stories.
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Sharing a chat around the campfire, Irvin points the finger at Helly by suggesting her innie is really her outie. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025 Whether roasting marshmallows, telling campfire stories or simply enjoying the glow of a crackling fire, fire pits make outdoor living cozy and inviting year-round. Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 1 Feb. 2025 Guests looking for a more immersive experience can step outside the diner to enjoy the lights while sitting by a campfire. Jamie Davis Smith, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2025 Toward the latter half of the film, Tracey’s friends gather to celebrate her birthday, but instead of dancing around and having a good time, cutting cake and popping balloons, this group of middle-aged women who’ve been rode hard and put away wet offer their trauma to the flames of a campfire. Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 24 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for campfire 

Word History

First Known Use

1816, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of campfire was in 1816

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“Campfire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/campfire. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.

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campfire

noun
camp·​fire ˈkamp-ˌfī(ə)r How to pronounce campfire (audio)
: a fire built outdoors (as at a camp)

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