camper

noun

camp·​er ˈkam-pər How to pronounce camper (audio)
1
: one who camps
2
: a portable dwelling (such as a specially equipped trailer or automotive vehicle) for use during casual travel and camping

Examples of camper in a Sentence

Rangers warned campers that leaving food outside might attract bears. A careless camper accidentally started a fire in the woods.
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Westfalia doesn’t think campers will mind trading size for convenience. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2025 The new model still has all the features campers have come to expect from Westfalia and can sleep up to four. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2025 Four months after Hurricane Helene, this meant deciding which bridges urgently needed to be rebuilt, which road repairs prioritized, and which trails in the Pisgah National Forest cleared first so that small towns dependent on visiting hikers and campers could get back to business. Peter Slevin, The New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2025 Victory Junction offers campers a chance to enjoy rock climbing, boating, arts and crafts, a water park, race track and — of course — some time with animals on its 84-acre property. Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for camper

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of camper was in 1839

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“Camper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/camper. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

camper

noun
camp·​er ˈkam-pər How to pronounce camper (audio)
1
: a person who camps
2
: a portable dwelling or a specially equipped vehicle for use during travel and camping

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