How to Use camel in a Sentence

camel

noun
  • That there was this one male camel in our herd who wouldn’t leave me alone.
    Ryan Lenora Brown, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 Aug. 2021
  • There are some great camel tours around here—take one at sunset.
    Anam Hussain, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2021
  • Think blazers, trench coats, oversized sweaters, wide-leg trousers, and boots all in camel.
    Olivia O'Bryon, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2021
  • The carnival will include rides, food, games and a petting zoo with pony and camel rides.
    Thomas Saccente, arkansasonline.com, 20 Sep. 2024
  • Neutrals like camel and beige are a low-key entrance into the style, and look on point when paired with flowy trousers and retro shades.
    Talia Abbas, Glamour, 22 Sep. 2021
  • We were pigeonholed as camel jockeys, terrorists, all these crazy slurs.
    Jeremy Gordon, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2021
  • The camel won’t be educated, dragged or willingly walk through the eye of the needle.
    Brooke Obie, refinery29.com, 22 Aug. 2021
  • In June came a photo of her riding a camel in Saudi Arabia while in uniform.
    Washington Post, 28 Aug. 2021
  • His spins, especially his camel positions, were some of the best in the field, earning him an 87.40.
    BostonGlobe.com, 16 Sep. 2021
  • Photos show her on a camel in Saudi Arabia, in a bikini on a Greek isle and holding a beer in Spain.
    Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 31 Aug. 2021
  • There was one piece of particular importance in that debut collection: a double-breasted jacket cut from camel wool with purple and green pinstripes.
    Benedict Browne, Robb Report, 15 Sep. 2021
  • From classic camel coats to floor-grazing dusters trimmed with fringe, Fendi’s fall collection more than delivers on this sartorial signature.
    Zoe Ruffner, Harper's BAZAAR, 15 Sep. 2021
  • Other pictures show the Marine riding a camel in Saudi Arabia and receiving her promotion to sergeant.
    Bill Keveney, USA TODAY, 28 Aug. 2021
  • Deputies had responded to a call regarding a guest allegedly bitten by a camel at Tennessee Safari Park, a drive and walk through zoo, in Alamo.
    Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 3 Sep. 2024
  • Our favorites include sumptuous, suede options that truly never go out of style, such as Loeffler Randall’s camel booties and the perfect, black knee-highs from Vince.
    Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2024
  • So the dog was just the straw that broke the camel’s back.
    Vulture, 31 Aug. 2022
  • The camel bag had been the witch’s 21 birthday present.
    Myriam Gurba, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2023
  • Watch the Cedar Point camels run through the park in the videos linked above.
    Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 12 June 2024
  • This might just be the final straw that breaks the camel’s back.
    Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Sep. 2023
  • The calf, who weighs in at 88 pounds, was born in the outdoor camel habitat.
    Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 25 May 2023
  • Lin rides a camel in the desert after meeting a group of Bedouins by a well in the desert.
    Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 22 Nov. 2023
  • And then me and Brahim behind with Hamish as our lead camel.
    Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Jan. 2024
  • The two rode dirt buggies through the sand and even met a camel, who gave the actress a kiss on the cheek.
    Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 27 Apr. 2023
  • This camel coat version has been a go-to for the Duchess of Sussex for years...
    Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 13 Dec. 2022
  • Your search for the end-all, be-all belted camel coat ends with Max Mara.
    Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 31 Oct. 2022
  • And better yet, the dress comes in four classic and bold shades: camel, black, blue, and red.
    Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2023
  • The shoes are available in three colors: dove gray, black, and camel.
    PEOPLE.com, 8 Jan. 2022
  • This year’s palette was deep burgundy and shades of brown and camel.
    Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2023
  • In the trailer, there’s a great camel coat worn over the shoulders that feels like the same effect.
    Todd Plummer, Harper's BAZAAR, 23 Sep. 2022
  • And so for the folks who are reluctant to go back to the office, that's one more straw on the camel's back.
    Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 19 Apr. 2022

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