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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Stalkers will gather around campfires in the safe zones. Issy Van Der Velde, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024 The show was focused on The Midnight Society, a group of tweens and teens who would gather around a campfire taking turns telling their scariest stories. Angela Andaloro, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024 The palate of a fine scotch whisky can bring to mind many things: chocolate, spice, campfire, leather, fruit, and vanilla are just a few of the different, and completely subjective, tasting notes that are often used. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2024 No campfires in backcountry or wilderness areas, including primitive camping areas without developed campsites. Buffalo National River, arkansasonline.com, 29 Oct. 2024 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 3 Dec. 2024.

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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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