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Camps

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

Definition

A place with temporary accommodations in tents or other structures, typically used by soldiers, refugees, or vacationers.

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Common collocations

  • summer camps
  • refugee camps
  • military camps
  • campsites
  • campsite reservation
  • campsite fees
  • campsite map
  • campsite amenities

Word family

noun camp
verb camp
adjective campy

Usage note

The word 'camps' can refer to temporary living places, often outdoors, or to groups with shared interests or beliefs. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. We pitched our tent at the campsite by the lake.
  2. The soldiers were sent to a training camp before being deployed.
  3. The refugees were living in a crowded camp with limited resources.
  4. The vacationers stayed at the beach camp for a week.
  5. The summer camp had a lot of activities for kids to do.

Quotes

  • The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quiet, alone with the heavens, nature and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be and that God wishes to see people happy, amidst the simple beauty of nature. - Anne Frank
  • I took a walk in the woods and came out taller than the trees. - Henry David Thoreau
  • I love to camp out and stare into the darkness and ponder upon the beauty of the starry heavens. - Kodi Smit-McPhee

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