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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These black panels completely cover all of the SUV's windows from the inside, blocking sunlight and the prying eyes of inquisitive fellow campers. Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 10 Dec. 2024 Dad introduced himself to the neighboring campers and steered the conversation to jobs and places to stay. Lizz Schumer, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024 Each year, she and her family pile into their RV camper and meet up with her parents in their own RV camper at Avila Beach in Pismo, California. Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 24 Nov. 2024 People sleep in all kinds of adventure vehicles—old vans, new Sprinter vans, RVs, trucks with toppers, trucks with campers, station wagons, even in sedans in which the back seats fold down. Brendan Leonard, Outside Online, 23 Nov. 2024 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 21 Dec. 2024.

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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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