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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Welby attended camps run by Smyth in the late 1970s, first as a camper and then as a dormitory officer. Arion McNicoll, The Week Uk, theweek, 13 Nov. 2024 Modern sleeping bags are designed to keep campers cozy in a variety of weather conditions. Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024 For personal use, Starlink’s cheapest plan starts at $50 a month and is targeted at on-the-go users, such as campers. Paulina Likos, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2024 Local police received a suspect description, along with details of a red truck with a white camper shell that the suspect allegedly drove, according to a release from the Alma Police Department. Maria Sole Campinoti, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024 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 24 Nov. 2024.

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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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