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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As anyone who has ever tried to build a campfire knows, drier wood burns easier than wet or damp wood. Jeff Goodell, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2025 Her mattresses, rugs and couches reeked like a chemical campfire. Jack Healy, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2025 There is a slight savory note of marine air and an old campfire’s cold smoke and char. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025 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 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 6 Mar. 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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