camper

noun

camp·​er ˈkam-pər How to pronounce camper (audio)
1
: one who camps
2
: a portable dwelling (such as a specially equipped trailer or automotive vehicle) for use during casual travel and camping

Examples of camper in a Sentence

Rangers warned campers that leaving food outside might attract bears. A careless camper accidentally started a fire in the woods.
Recent Examples on the Web In the Seventies, the Eagles were known for selling enough albums to fill a fleet of Volkswagen campers and for their extremely perfectionist ways in the recording studio. David Browne, Rolling Stone, 26 Feb. 2024 What to Consider The sophistication and weatherproofing may not be worth the cost for RV and car campers. Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2024 Partnering with friend Brett Ellenson, the two successfully launched their camper van rental and sales business in Tempe the same year. Coleby Phillips, The Arizona Republic, 10 Feb. 2024 When the group finally reaches the crossing, a motor coach full of campers is already waiting. Loveday Morris, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2024 Other nearby state park options for campers would be Mears and Silver Lake to the south or Orchard Beach to the north. Tanya Wildt, Detroit Free Press, 7 Feb. 2024 However, people joined along the way in Texas, driving passenger cars, recreational vehicles and trucks towing campers. Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News, 4 Feb. 2024 These are very popular with people who do car camping or road trips with the currently hot generation of camper vans. Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024 An upgrade coming to Otsego Lake State Park's campground in Gaylord is great news for Michigan campers who like a couple extra creature comfort amenities at their campsite. Detroit Free Press, 21 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of camper was in 1839

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“Camper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/camper. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

camper

noun
camp·​er ˈkam-pər How to pronounce camper (audio)
1
: a person who camps
2
: a portable dwelling or a specially equipped vehicle for use during travel and camping

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