camper

noun

camp·​er ˈkam-pər How to pronounce camper (audio)
1
: one who camps
2
: a portable dwelling (such as a specially equipped trailer or automotive vehicle) for use during casual travel and camping

Examples of camper in a Sentence

Rangers warned campers that leaving food outside might attract bears. A careless camper accidentally started a fire in the woods.
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Le Figaro said Nate Vance has since been exploring the American west in a camper van. Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2025 While traveling and living in camper vans saw a surge of interest during the pandemic, Theberge began his van life journey almost a decade ago. Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2025 At the time, the campers at Lee Gerner Park were not affected because of the court order to keep the camp open until the judge reached a decision. Krissy Waite, The Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2025 Attendees can bring their RV, camper van, or tent to Camp Scholler as long as at least one member of their party belongs to the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA). Andrea Agostini Ferrer, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for camper

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of camper was in 1839

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“Camper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/camper. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

camper

noun
camp·​er ˈkam-pər How to pronounce camper (audio)
1
: a person who camps
2
: a portable dwelling or a specially equipped vehicle for use during travel and camping

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