Camper

/ˈkæm.pər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who camps, especially in a tent or recreational vehicle.

The camper set up her tent near the lake and enjoyed a weekend of hiking.

A type of vehicle designed for living and sleeping in while camping.

They rented a camper for their road trip across the country.

A portable trailer equipped for camping.

The family bought a camper to take on summer vacations to national parks.

From camp + -er, referring to one who camps.

chicken camper

A person who is overly cautious or afraid to try new things.

camper van

A van modified to include sleeping and cooking facilities for camping.

camp

To stay in a tent or shelter at a campsite.

camping

The activity of spending a vacation living in a camp.

glamping

Glamorous camping, where one experiences nature with luxury.

A person who spends a lot of time outdoors in recreational activities.

He's a real camper, always hiking or going to music festivals in nature.

Refers to someone who's overly enthusiastic about camping.

She's such a camper; she has every piece of gear imaginable!