Camp

noun
/kæmp/

Meaning

a place where soldiers live temporarily; a place with tents or huts for temporary accommodation
a place where people stay temporarily in tents or cabins, often outdoors; to stay in such a place

Example Sentences

The military established a camp near the border.

We decided to camp by the lake during the summer holiday.

Example Expressions

camp out

Synonyms

base, encampment, bivouac, barracks, tent site, lodge, shelter
Entry 1
base, encampment, bivouac, barracks
Entry 2
tent site, encampment, bivouac, lodge, shelter

Antonyms

home, permanent residence, house, residence, hotel
Entry 1
home, permanent residence
Entry 2
house, residence, hotel

Collocations

military camp, training camp, set up camp, summer camp, refugee camp, camp site, go camping
Entry 1
military camp, training camp, set up camp
Entry 2
summer camp, military camp, refugee camp, camp site, go camping

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help or support, typically of a practical nature
agreement or harmony; to grant or give recognition

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