glamping

noun

glamp·​ing ˈglam-piŋ 

: outdoor camping with amenities and comforts (such as beds, electricity, and access to indoor plumbing) not usually used when camping

If the eco-friendly idea of falling asleep under the stars and roasting marshmallows around a campfire appeals to you, but the reality of pitching a tent and sleeping on bumpy ground does not, glamping, the new term being used for upscale—or glamorous—camping, could be your ideal green vacation.

—Jennifer Conlin

Are there proper hot showers or am I going to die of cold? Because I was never that sure about glamping in the first place; it was Gavin's idea.

—Sophie Kinsella

glamp

ˈglamp 

intransitive verb

glamped; glamping

Glamp as you have never glamped before at Dromquinna Manor in Kenmare, where a stay in one of their luxurious tents will set you back around 450 a night.

—Irish Examiner

glamper noun

plural glampers

Naturally beautiful, with attractive greenery and wooded sites, Sandy Pines Campground offers camping for every type of camper—from simple tent camping to Class A motor home travelers to glampers looking for something a little more upscale and effortless.

—Moira McCarthy

Examples of glamping in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Head 75 miles northeast to Glenwood Springs to spend the night at Glenwood Canyon Resort, which has van-life sites on the Colorado River (from $112 a night) as well as glamping tents and cabins (from $179 a night). —Graham Averill, Outside Online, 19 Feb. 2025

That means unique and more personalized stays, from glamping tents to castles. —Chris Dong, AFAR Media, 13 Feb. 2025

Set on a 37,000-acre ranch along the Blackfoot River, the resort features 28 luxury homes and 36 glamping tents done up in modern western style. —Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2025

Visitors can camp in the desert with glamping tents some of the most popular. —Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

blend of glamour or glamorous and camping, gerund of camp entry 2

First Known Use

2005, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for glamping

• camping
• clamping
• cramping
• damping
• ramping
• stamping
• tamping
• tramping
• encamping
• revamping