camper
pronunciation
How to pronounce camper in British English:
UK [ˈkæmpə(r)]
How to pronounce camper in American English:
US [ˈkæmpɚ]
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- Noun:
- someone living temporarily in a tent or lodge for recreation
- a recreational vehicle equipped for camping out while traveling
Word Origin
- camper (n.)
- 1630s, "soldier," agent noun from camp (v.). Meaning "attendee at a camp meeting" is from 1806; meaning "one who sleeps in temporary quarters outdoors" is from 1856; that of "motor vehicle with sleeping quarters" is from 1960. Extended use of happy camper is from c. 1987.
Example
- 1. I never really was much of a camper .
- 2. We arrived early in the morning with our camper van .
- 3. The camper had started perfectly at least 50 times that trip .
- 4. Campfire building is also an important skill for every camper .
- 5. A camper van equipped with an oven .