camp

noun
UK: /kæmp/
US: /kæmp/

  1. A place where people live temporarily in tents or simple buildings.

    1. We went to a summer camp last year near the river. [ ] [ ]
    2. The refugees lived in a camp while waiting for permanent housing solutions. [ ] [ ]

  2. A group of people who support a particular idea or person.

    1. She joined the environmental camp to protect forests. [ ] [ ]
    2. Within the political camp, disagreements about strategy were becoming increasingly visible. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

faction base encampment group side
camp verb

  1. To stay in a camp.

    1. We will camp by the lake this weekend. [ ] [ ]
    2. During the summer, many tourists camp in the national park's designated areas. [ ] [ ]

  2. To live in a temporary accommodation, usually outdoors.

    1. They had to camp out until their house was repaired. [ ] [ ]
    2. Protestors against the new construction project decided to camp near the city hall. [ ] [ ]
camp adjective

  1. Deliberately exaggerated and theatrical in style, typically for humorous effect.

    1. The play was so camp, it was hilarious. [ ] [ ]
    2. His camp performance made everyone laugh throughout the entire show. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "camp" in English means: A place where people live temporarily in tents or simple buildings., A group of people who support a particular idea or person..

The phonetic transcription of "camp" is /kæmp/ in British English and /kæmp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "camp": faction, base, encampment, group, side.

Example usage of "camp": "We went to a summer camp last year near the river.". More examples on the page.