Meaning & use
campfire
An outdoor fire, usually built with wood, around which people gather while camping.
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We sat around the campfire telling stories and roasting marshmallows until midnight.
The scouts learned how to build a safe campfire without spreading sparks into the dry grass.
A note on using this word
Campfire is typically used as a gathering point, distinct from a bonfire, which is usually much larger.
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