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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That includes everything from running campgrounds and staffing the entrance station to cleaning bathrooms, taking out the trash and providing guests with water and electricity. Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 19 May 2026 Amenities at the North Idaho campground’s cabins lean far more toward glamor than camping. Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 18 May 2026 But drivers eager to get to the campground often tow much faster than that. Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026 Silver Springs seasonal campground in nearby Stow is budget-friendly and includes amenities like hiking trails and a dog park. Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 16 May 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 20 May. 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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