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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Joshua Lott, The Washington Post via Getty Images Catastrophic floods in Central Texas killed at least 135, including 27 campers and counselors at Camp Mystic. Jane Pauley, CBS News, 28 Dec. 2025 At the time of the flooding, more than 700 campers and counselors were at Camp Mystic. Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 28 Dec. 2025 In Tempe, recreational vehicles larger than 21 feet and all boats, unmounted truck campers and trailers can be parked in the street for between two and seven days with a permit. Alexandra Hardle, AZCentral.com, 22 Dec. 2025 Gifts such as chocolates, theater tickets and even camper trips have been offered alongside the hundreds of Christmas cards she’s received, per the BBC. Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 20 Dec. 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 31 Dec. 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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