campground

noun

camp·​ground ˈkamp-ˌgrau̇nd How to pronounce campground (audio)
Synonyms of campgroundnext
: the area or place (such as a field or grove) used for a camp, for camping, or for a camp meeting

Examples of campground in a Sentence

at last the weary vacationers pulled into a campground for the night
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For overnight stays, the campground features 24 sites, each equipped with a picnic table, water, electric service, and a burn ring perfect for a night around the campfire. Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026 Nearly a third of the July 4 flood deaths occurred in youth camps, RV parks and campgrounds. Gretchen Butwid, Austin American Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026 Equity LifeStyle Properties Earnings in January showed that business is humming at the real estate investment trust and operator of RV campgrounds and manufactured home communities, according to the bank. Michael Bloom, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2026 The vast majority of campground host jobs are unpaid. Outside, 4 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for campground

Word History

First Known Use

1805, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of campground was in 1805

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“Campground.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/campground. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.

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campground

noun
camp·​ground ˈkamp-ˌgrau̇nd How to pronounce campground (audio)
: the area or place used for a camp or for camping

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