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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Families with younger children should consider the Starlit Sleepover Offer, which transforms your room into a luxe campground, complete with a kids’ tent, galaxy projector, cookies and milk, and an in-room movie experience with snacks. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026 The Sturgis Buffalo Chip campground, unofficially known as the rally headquarters every August, has been announcing 2026 bands and tickets sales for the past few months, including headliners Lainey Wilson, Lynyrd Skynyrd and rock ’n’ roll megastar Yungblud, who was revealed this week. Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 26 Mar. 2026 Located along the California Delta, the Yogi Bear’s campground provides luxury cabin rentals, tent camping areas or RV sites. Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026 Daily fees for the improved campsites (with pad, electric and water) at both campgrounds are $26 for Kane County residents and $41 for nonresidents, the release said. Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 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 5 Apr. 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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