campfire

noun

camp·​fire ˈkamp-ˌfī(-ə)r How to pronounce campfire (audio)
: a fire built outdoors (as at a camp or a picnic)

Examples of campfire in a Sentence

We gathered around a campfire and shared stories.
Recent Examples on the Web The forecast for the early part of the week is warm temperatures, low humidity and breezy conditions, which the DNR said is a recipe for embers to escape burn piles and campfires. Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2024 Men’s Nordic Shearling Fleece Vest $178 $65 Men’s clothing has also seen a significant discount thanks to the Presidents Day sale, and right now this cozy and rustic fleece vest is a mere $65 and a great layering piece for hiking adventures, nights out by the campfire, and even walking tours. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2024 Before going to sleep, secure anything that could be picked up by the wind, such as camp chairs, and put out a campfire. Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Feb. 2024 Skillet Dip Sunny Anderson turns the campfire favorite into a gooey, chocolaty, marshmallowy dip made perfect for game day. People Staff, Peoplemag, 9 Feb. 2024 Park Distillery, in Banff National Park, is a distillery, restaurant, bar, and store serving local handmade spirits and campfire cuisine. Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 5 Feb. 2024 The reservoir was built in 1967 and Fish and Game formalized the campground to try to limit the damage being done by vehicles, campfires and the lack of restrooms. Chadd Cripe, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024 Gathered this month around a campfire on the edge of a forest in central Israel, the soldiers planned their next mission: saving their deeply divided country from itself. Isabel Kershner, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2024 There will also be food and hot chocolate available for purchase and a campfire on the beach. Journal Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1816, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of campfire was in 1816

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

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campfire

noun
camp·​fire ˈkamp-ˌfī(ə)r How to pronounce campfire (audio)
: a fire built outdoors (as at a camp)

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