Meaning & Definition of word "Camp"

Camp

/kæmp/

1. A place where people live temporarily in tents or other temporary structures.
- Example: The children were excited to spend the summer at camp by the lake.
2. A training or rehabilitation program or an activity that gathers people for a common purpose.
- Example: The sports camp will help aspiring athletes improve their skills.
3. A group of people who share a common interest or purpose.
- Example: She felt a strong sense of community with her fellow campers in the environmental camp.

1. To establish a camp or to settle temporarily in a camp.
- Example: We plan to camp by the river for the weekend.
2. To spend time outdoors, typically in a tent or similar shelter.
- Example: They love to camp in the mountains every summer.

1. Exaggerated, theatrical, or ludicrous, often in a playful or humorous way.
- Example: The performance was delightfully camp, filled with over-the-top costumes and comedy.

Middle French 'campo', from Latin 'campus' which means 'field'.

camp out:

To sleep outdoors in a tent or under the open sky.

campfire:

A fire set up outdoors for cooking or warmth, often used for gatherings.

summer camp:

A program for children or teenagers during the summer involving various activities.

camper:

A person who goes camping.

campsite:

A specific area designated for camping.

camping:

The activity of staying in a camp.

Meaning: Something that is overly exaggerated or affected.

Example Sentence: That outfit is so camp, it's almost theatrical!

Meaning: To behave in an exaggeratedly effeminate manner.

Example Sentence: He turned up at the party in a camp outfit, stealing the show.