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camp

 

[ kæmp ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

summer

A place where people can stay in tents or small buildings, usually for a short period of time, especially for holiday

Synonyms

campground, holiday camp, summer camp

Examples of usage

  • We're going to a camp by the lake this summer.
  • The kids are excited to go to summer camp.
Context #2 | Verb

set up

To set up a camp or temporary living quarters

Synonyms

bivouac, encamp, pitch a tent

Examples of usage

  • We need to camp near the river for the night.
  • They decided to camp in the mountains for the weekend.

Translations

Translations of the word "camp" in other languages:

🇵🇹 acampamento

🇮🇳 शिविर

🇩🇪 Lager

🇮🇩 kemah

🇺🇦 табір

🇵🇱 obóz

🇯🇵 キャンプ

🇫🇷 camp

🇪🇸 campamento

🇹🇷 kamp

🇰🇷 캠프

🇸🇦 مخيم

🇨🇿 tábor

🇸🇰 tábor

🇨🇳 营地

🇸🇮 tabor

🇮🇸 tjaldbúð

🇰🇿 лагерь

🇬🇪 ბანაკი

🇦🇿 düşərgə

🇲🇽 campamento

Word origin

The word 'camp' originated from the Latin word 'campus', which means an open field or plain. It was initially used to refer to a military camp or a place where soldiers were stationed. Over time, the term evolved to include recreational camps where people could stay temporarily. Today, 'camp' is commonly associated with outdoor activities, adventure, and communal living.

See also: camper, campfire, campground, camping, campsite, campus, encamp.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,278, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.