camper

noun

camp·​er ˈkam-pər How to pronounce camper (audio)
Synonyms of campernext
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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Twenty seven campers and counselors died in the floods, close to a quarter of the people who died in the floods in Kerr County. Keye Staff, Baltimore Sun, 1 May 2026 Alpencamper View gallery - 13 images Most bicycle campers just tow, but there are some that flip, that drop, that pitch and that straight blow up. C.c. Weiss may 01, New Atlas, 1 May 2026 Rejoice, campers, Adamson’s, said to be the only South Bay restaurant devoted to the culinary bliss that is the French dip sandwich, has just opened a new location. Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026 The camp first announced its plans to reopen for summer 2026 in December and at a hearing earlier this year, an attorney representing Camp Mystic claimed that over 850 campers had signed up. Brian Brant, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026 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 3 May. 2026.

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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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