: a fire built outdoors (as at a camp or a picnic)
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We gathered around a campfire and shared stories.
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This spacious loveseat is an ideal option to place by a campfire.—Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026 Guests will enjoy hot chocolate, cider, s’mores, snacks, and a campfire.—Sara Hansen, Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2026 The charred layer at the surface is identical to the black leftover log from a campfire.—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026 Their savior, a late-40s man travelling alone, welcomed them to join him at his campfire.—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 3 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for campfire