Campground: meaning, definitions and examples
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campground
[ ˈkæmpɡraʊnd ]
outdoor recreation
A campground is an area, usually divided into smaller sections, where people can pitch tents or park their RVs for overnight stays. Campgrounds often provide amenities such as restrooms, fire pits, and picnic tables.
Synonyms
camping ground, campsite, tent site
Examples of usage
- We set up our tent at the campground near the lake.
- The campground was full of families enjoying the outdoors.
Translations
Translations of the word "campground" in other languages:
🇵🇹 acampamento
🇮🇳 शिविर स्थल
🇩🇪 Campingplatz
🇮🇩 perkemahan
🇺🇦 кемпінг
🇵🇱 kemping
🇯🇵 キャンプ場 (kyanpu-jō)
🇫🇷 terrain de camping
🇪🇸 campamento
🇹🇷 kamp alanı
🇰🇷 캠프장 (kaempeujang)
🇸🇦 موقع تخييم
🇨🇿 kemp
🇸🇰 kemping
🇨🇳 露营地 (lùyíng dì)
🇸🇮 kamp
🇮🇸 tjaldsvæði
🇰🇿 лагерь
🇬🇪 ბანაკი
🇦🇿 kamp sahəsi
🇲🇽 campamento
Word origin
The concept of campgrounds dates back to ancient times when travelers would set up temporary shelters along their journey routes. In the United States, the development of organized campgrounds can be traced back to the late 19th century with the rise of recreational camping as a popular outdoor activity.
See also: camp, camper, campfire, camping, campsite, campus, encamp.