CAMPS Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

camps 1 of 2

noun

plural of camp

as in campgrounds

a place where a group of people live for a short time in tents or cabins the war forced people to flee their homes and to live in crowded camps along the border

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as in huts

a small, simply constructed, and often temporary dwelling a hunter's camp deep in the woods

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as in cottages

an often small house for recreational or seasonal use years ago the wealthy industrialists built some rather grand camps along the lake

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camps

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verb

present tense third-person singular of camp

as in houses

to provide with living quarters or shelter some out-of-town delegates to the convention were camped in university dorms

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Recent Examples of camps

Noun

Across the Northeast, a host of summer camps deliver a mix of old-school camp experiences — complete with arts and crafts, s’mores and lakeside fun — but with decidedly adult upgrades such as cocktails and chic bunkhouses. —

Robin Roenker, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026 Chinese immigrants who arrived during the California gold rush and built the Central Pacific railroad were attacked and expelled from towns and mining camps across the American West. —

Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026 That tension between sweet and savory is what splits jelly bean fans into opposing camps. —

Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026 With nine matches, a semifinal, and the International Broadcast Center already assigned to the region, officials say securing two national team base camps further cements North Texas as one of the tournament's busiest hubs. —

Bo Evans, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026 With summer camps and activities gearing up for the year, the Kane County Health Department is urging vaccination and other precautions to protect children against measles. —

Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026 Midi lengths refuse to commit to long or short camps, settling in the middle for a moment that's polished and truly insouciant. —

Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 1 Apr. 2026 In New York, these projects have ranged from curb extensions at intersections identified as dangerous by local residents to summer arts camps and conflict resolution training programs. —

Celina Su, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026 Gordon and Goodwin were among the athletes named to a pair of training camps this spring in Chula Vista, California. —

ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026

Verb

Any time a team puts out a lineup with a non-shooter on the floor, Wembanyama camps in the paint, and the Spurs typically win. —

Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026 Now a grandmother, the 65-year-old often camps with up to four generations of her family, from her husband to her grandchildren. —

Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 1 Dec. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for camps

Noun

There are also several primitive campgrounds spaced out around the park.

— Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026
Boasting six beaches, nine boat launches, and five campgrounds, this Virginia lake allows visitors to curate various experiences to suit their tastes.

— Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2026