Synonyms for

Camped

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

Definition

To set up a temporary shelter or lodging outside.

Synonyms & similar words

camp encamp bivouac campout tent campdown tent bivouac lodge settle encamp rest occupy shelter

Synonyms by register

Formal

stationed quartered billeted encamped

Informal

stayed hung out chilled pitched up

Literary

sojourned tarried dwelt

Antonyms

moved traveled wandered roamed departed left

Common collocations

  • camped out
  • camped in
  • camped for the night
  • camped on the mountain
  • camped by the river
  • camped in the woods
  • camped under the stars

Word family

noun camp
verb camp
adjective camped
adverb campedly

Usage note

The verb 'camped' often implies a temporary stay in a basic shelter, typically outdoors. It can also be used figuratively to mean staying in one place for an extended period, often with a negative connotation.

Example sentences

  1. We camped out in the backyard last night.
  2. They camped near the lake for a week.
  3. We're going to camp in the mountains this summer.
  4. My family loves to camp and hike in the woods.
  5. We had to camp out because the hotel was full.

Quotes

  • "Camping is nature's way of promoting the motel business." - Dave Barry
  • "The ultimate camping trip was the Lewis and Clark expedition." - Dave Barry
  • "Camping is not a date; it's an endurance test. If you can survive camping with someone, you should marry them on the way home." - Yvonne Prinz

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