camping

camp-ing · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The activity of spending a vacation living in a tent or other temporary outdoor shelter.

  2. 2.

    The act of staying overnight in the open or in a temporary structure.

Phrases & expressions

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    go camping — to take a camping trip
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    camping trip — an excursion involving camping
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    camping gear — equipment used for camping
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    camping ground/site — a place designated for camping

Related words

See also: camp, hiking, outdoor, tent
Synonyms: outdoor living, tenting

Etymology

From the verb "camp" + "-ing" suffix. "Camp" comes from Latin campus meaning "field, open space," which passed through French camp before entering English.