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

The island’s glamping site, Camp Cecil, isn’t luxurious compared to other over-the-top glamping destinations. —Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2024

This includes hotels, glamping sites, campsites, rural accommodations and other types of lodging. —Roger Sands, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024

One glamping resort that has elevated the glamping experience is The Ranch at Rock Creek. —Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 25 July 2024

Alisal Ranch offers a true taste of throwback dude-ranch luxury and the glamping tents at Flying Flags RV Resort round out the rich offering of lodging options. —Sunset Magazine, 26 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

2005, in the meaning defined above