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.
Recent Examples on the Web Another trial sees the cast dressed as '80s summer campers messing with a ouija board in their bunk house. Nick Romano, EW.com, 6 Sep. 2024 Each camper comfortably sleeps two people and features a stand-up shower, toilet, refrigerators, and air conditioning. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 4 Sep. 2024 For hygienic reasons, campers should bring a towel to sit on in communal areas. Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 3 Sep. 2024 The Defender is our home for the next two nights, but our itinerary has been designed by Wild With Consent, which matches campers to farmers with empty fields. Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for camper 

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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 22 Sep. 2024.

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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