campfire

noun

camp·​fire ˈkamp-ˌfī(-ə)r How to pronounce campfire (audio)
Synonyms of campfirenext
: 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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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

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 16 Feb. 2026.

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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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