Meaning & use

camping

noun·Everyday

The activity of staying outdoors overnight, typically in a tent, away from permanent housing.

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We went camping by the lake and fell asleep to the sound of crickets.

Camping in the mountains taught the scouts how to build a proper fire.

A note on using this word

Camping can describe a single trip or a general hobby, as in she loves camping.

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