as in housing
to provide with living quarters or shelter
some out-of-town delegates to the convention were camped in university dorms
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of camping
Amenities at the North Idaho campground’s cabins lean far more toward glamor than camping.
—
Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 18 May 2026
This was not the weekend to go camping.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
On Friday, the line to purchase BTS merchandise wrapped around the athletic track – twice – and beyond, with people camping out to be the first to buy merch since Thursday.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 15 May 2026
Along the current Empire State Trail, hikers and cyclists can take advantage of activities from camping to picnics and even horseback riding.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
Prospective clients have already begun camping outside of stores in an effort to secure their spot in line according to some reports.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 12 May 2026
When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 May 2026
The couple began their trip by camping on a remote beach near Jenner, a rugged coastal town in Sonoma County.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 18 May 2026
This was not the weekend to go camping.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
On Friday, the line to purchase BTS merchandise wrapped around the athletic track – twice – and beyond, with people camping out to be the first to buy merch since Thursday.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 15 May 2026
Along the current Empire State Trail, hikers and cyclists can take advantage of activities from camping to picnics and even horseback riding.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
Prospective clients have already begun camping outside of stores in an effort to secure their spot in line according to some reports.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 12 May 2026
When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 May 2026
The couple began their trip by camping on a remote beach near Jenner, a rugged coastal town in Sonoma County.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for camping
Verb
-
The massive data centers, warehouse-like buildings housing the computer servers and other infrastructure used to power AI, are at the center of steadily growing complaints from communities about energy bills, noise and environmental impacts.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
-
Eskamani also called for reforms to how FWC oversees facilities housing the animals, as the agency is not equipped to perform medical checks on the animals.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 May 2026
Verb
-
This conversation highlights how tourism boards, film offices, and regional partners collaborate to provide seamless production support — from locations and lodging to catering, permitting, and community engagement helping productions thrive statewide.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
11 May 2026
-
Farther up the shore are photogenic lighthouses, wild beaches and artsy communities like Mendocino and Fort Bragg that blend galleries, gourmet dining, and lodging in seafront inns and Victorian mansions.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
Verb
-
Teams are very accommodating in that regard.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
-
The vehicles feature a spacious, bidirectional interior without a steering wheel, accommodating up to four passengers.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
Verb
-
More than a million people have been displaced in Lebanon by the fighting, with some sheltering in tents along roads and the sea in Beirut.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
-
Due to the current air quality conditions, students at other schools are sheltering in place inside classrooms, and all outdoor activities have been suspended.—
Chelsea Hylton,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Camping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/camping. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
