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Campfire: meaning, definitions and examples

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campfire

 

[ หˆkรฆmpหŒfaษชษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

outdoor activity

A campfire is a fire that is built outdoors, usually in a designated area, for warmth, cooking, and socializing. It is often associated with camping and other recreational activities in nature.

Synonyms

bonfire, outdoor fire.

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Word Description / Examples
campfire

A small fire typically started for cooking, warmth, or storytelling when camping outdoors.

  • We roasted marshmallows over the campfire.
  • The scouts gathered around the campfire to sing songs.
bonfire

A large controlled fire, often used for celebrations, festivals or events.

  • The community held a bonfire on the beach to celebrate the end of summer.
  • They built a huge bonfire for the festival.

Examples of usage

  • People gathered around the campfire to roast marshmallows.
  • We sat by the campfire telling stories late into the night.
Context #2 | Noun

symbol of togetherness

A campfire can also symbolize togetherness, community, and bonding. It is often used in literature and movies to evoke feelings of nostalgia and camaraderie.

Synonyms

bonding fire, symbol of unity.

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Word Description / Examples
campfire

Commonly used in outdoor events like camping trips where people gather around a fire for warmth, cooking, or storytelling.

  • We roasted marshmallows over the campfire
  • There was a mysterious aura around the campfire as grandpa shared his ghost stories
symbol of unity

Often used in a metaphorical or ceremonial sense to represent togetherness and collective strength within a community or group.

  • The council lit a fire as a symbol of unity for the entire village
  • At the heart of the festival was a great bonfire, serving as a symbol of unity for all who attended
bonding fire

Typically used to describe a fire that acts as a focal point for social activities, particularly aimed at strengthening relationships among a group.

  • The team had a bonding fire to get to know each other better
  • The night ended with a bonding fire, where everyone shared their personal stories

Examples of usage

  • The image of a campfire is often used to represent unity and collaboration.
  • The campfire scene in the movie was a powerful symbol of friendship.

Translations

Translations of the word "campfire" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fogueira

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคฒเคพเคต

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Lagerfeuer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ api unggun

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะฐะณะฐั‚ั‚ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ognisko

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ญใƒฃใƒณใƒ—ใƒ•ใ‚กใ‚คใƒคใƒผ (kyanpufaiyฤ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท feu de camp

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fogata

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kamp ateลŸi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์บ ํ”„ํŒŒ์ด์–ด (kaempupaieo)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุงุฑ ุงู„ู…ุฎูŠู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tรกborรกk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tรกborรกk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฏ็ซ (gลuhuว’)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ taborni ogenj

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bรกl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐัะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒชแƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรผลŸษ™rgษ™ atษ™ลŸi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fogata

Etymology

The tradition of gathering around a campfire dates back to ancient times when humans first discovered fire. It has been an integral part of human social interaction, providing warmth, light, and a sense of security. Campfires have also played a role in rituals, storytelling, and bonding within communities. The modern concept of a campfire as a recreational activity emerged with the rise of camping and outdoor adventures in the 19th century.

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