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.
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While waiting for the DJ to start spinning, many campers shared similar stories of waiting between six and eight total hours before getting into the grounds. Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2025 The location is family-friendly, with games and hikes geared toward younger campers. Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025 Awards and Innovation When the two-door Half Dome 2 launched in 2001, campers quickly fell in love with it. Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 2 Apr. 2025 Other travel companies, like Europe's largest tour operator TUI, still expect the U.S. market to hold up, particularly for city trips and camper tours. Joanna Plucinska, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for camper

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 23 Apr. 2025.

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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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