decamp

verb

de·​camp di-ˈkamp How to pronounce decamp (audio)
dē-
decamped; decamping; decamps

intransitive verb

1
: to break up a camp
2
: to depart suddenly : abscond
decampment noun

Examples of decamp in a Sentence

She took the papers and decamped. He decamped to Europe soon after news of the scandal broke.
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For the Rome Prize, the family rehomed livestock and decamped to Italy for six months. Sara James Mnookin, Architectural Digest, 21 Jan. 2025 After a decade as the breakout brand of Copenhagen Fashion Week, Ganni decamped to Paris in September for its runway show, as reported. Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 22 Nov. 2024 Countless sports teams from the Premier League to the NFL have decamped from their spiritual homes to brand-new stadiums. Phil Hay, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025 The city lost most of the London squad that decamped here last year, including Martine Rose and David Koma, but will welcome British newcomers Qasimi and Saul Nash. Martino Carrera, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for decamp 

Word History

Etymology

French décamper, from Middle French descamper, from des- de- + camper to camp

First Known Use

1676, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of decamp was in 1676

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“Decamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decamp. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

decamp

verb
de·​camp di-ˈkamp How to pronounce decamp (audio)
1
: to pack up gear and leave a camp
2
: to depart suddenly : abscond
decamped with the funds
decampment noun

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