Camp

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