camping
English meaning: Camping
Definition
To live in a tent or similar temporary accommodation.
Example
“We're planning to camp in the field until Sunday.”
Another example: “Camping in the rain is far less fun than it sounds.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Neutral; the gerund/present participle of 'camp', used as both a verb and a noun for staying outdoors in a tent or temporary shelter for recreation. Common in leisure and travel contexts.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From 'camp' (from French 'camp', from Latin 'campus', field, especially a military field) plus '-ing'; the recreational sense dates from the 19th century.
Synonyms
- bivouacking
- tenting
- encamping
Related Words
- backpacking
- silverado
- campground
- hiking
- boating
- canoeing
- campsite
- backcountry
- biking
- kayaking
Common Collocations
- go camping
- camping trip
- wild camping
- camping gear
- camping ground
- summer camping
Word Forms
camp (v & n); camped; camping; camper (n)
Word Tools
Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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- English
- Script
- Latin
- Family
- Indo-European
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