Camper: meaning, definitions and examples

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camper

 

[ ˈkæmpər ]

Noun
Vehicles
Context #1 | Noun

outdoor

A person who stays in a tent or shelter in the wilderness or at a campground, typically for vacation or recreation.

Synonyms

outdoorsman, tent-dweller

Examples of usage

  • The campers gathered around the fire for s'mores.
  • We saw a family of campers hiking in the woods.
Context #2 | Noun

vehicle

A vehicle designed for camping, with living accommodations such as sleeping areas, a kitchen, and storage space.

Synonyms

RV, camper van, motorhome

Examples of usage

  • Their camper was equipped with a mini-fridge and a stove.
  • We rented a camper for our cross-country road trip.

Translations

Translations of the word "camper" in other languages:

🇵🇹 campista

🇮🇳 कैम्पर

🇩🇪 Camper

🇮🇩 berkemah

🇺🇦 кемпер

🇵🇱 obozowicz

🇯🇵 キャンパー

🇫🇷 campeur

🇪🇸 campista

🇹🇷 kampçı

🇰🇷 캠퍼

🇸🇦 مخيم

🇨🇿 táborník

🇸🇰 táborník

🇨🇳 露营者

🇸🇮 taboriščnik

🇮🇸 útilegumaður

🇰🇿 лагерьші

🇬🇪 ბანაკში

🇦🇿 düşərgəçi

🇲🇽 campista

Word origin

The word 'camper' is derived from the verb 'camp', which originated from the Latin word 'campestris' meaning 'pertaining to a field'. The term 'camper' has evolved over time to refer to both a person who stays in a tent or shelter outdoors and a vehicle designed for camping.

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

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,221, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.