Synonyms for

Camp

Verb / kæmp / Another word for camp — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a place where people stay in tents or cabins for a short time, usually for vacation or recreation

Synonyms & similar words

clique cantonment refugeecamp encamp encampment tent campout coterie campdown campy innercircle summercamp pack bivouac ingroup resort lodge trailhead backcountry

Synonyms by register

Formal

encampment outpost base station

Informal

digs pad hangout crib

Literary

bivouac abode quarters

Antonyms

settled permanent urban sophisticated civilized refined

Common collocations

  • summer camp
  • camping trip
  • camp fire
  • camp out
  • camp bed
  • camp site
  • camp ground

Word family

noun camp
verb camp
adjective campy

Usage note

The word 'camp' can refer to a temporary outdoor living space or, in a different sense, to an exaggeratedly artificial style. Be mindful of the context to avoid confusion.

Example sentences

  1. We pitched our tent at the campsite near the lake.
  2. The kids had a lot of fun at summer camp.
  3. The hunters set up camp in the woods.
  4. We went on a camping trip and roasted marshmallows over the fire.
  5. The scouts learned how to build a fire at camp.

Quotes

  • The camp is the space that opens up where the rules of ordinary life are suspended and alternative structures of community are established.
  • The camp is not a retreat but a base of operations.
  • I am not the only one who has camp memories. It is something people are deeply engaged with.

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