campfire

noun

camp·​fire ˈkamp-ˌfī(-ə)r How to pronounce campfire (audio)
: a fire built outdoors (as at a camp or a picnic)

Examples of campfire in a Sentence

We gathered around a campfire and shared stories.
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Despite Saturday’s campfire ban, people in Great Smoky Mountains National Park picnic areas can still used cook stoves with compressed gas canisters and gas grills that feature an on/off switch, according to a park news release. Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 22 Mar. 2025 Moments later, the rest of the family arrived and proceeded to light the campfire. Rachel Flynn, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025 At night, relive the day’s adventures around a campfire accompanied by gourmet meals before retreating to your luxury cabin. Sophie-Claire Hoeller, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025 Now, Oreo is bringing back a certain fan-favorite reminiscent of summer evenings around the campfire. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for campfire

Word History

First Known Use

1816, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of campfire was in 1816

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“Campfire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/campfire. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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campfire

noun
camp·​fire ˈkamp-ˌfī(ə)r How to pronounce campfire (audio)
: a fire built outdoors (as at a camp)

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