Meaning & use

campfire

noun·Everyday

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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