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

Even more restoration awaits at 91 Athens Riviera in the Voula district, a fresh wellness haven where 30 chic glamping tents surround a spa, gym, and tennis and beach clubs. —Sarah James, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Nov. 2024

The glamping area has security guards and a dedicated concierge available 24/7. —Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 7 Nov. 2024

Lodging is the sector that benefits the most from national park visitation, with $9.9 billion spent on hotels, glamping outposts, lodges and other overnight accommodations, according to the report. —Brittany Anas, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024

Its glamping accommodations, from domes to cave dwellings, offer jet-black Bortle Class 1 nightscapes across 1,000 private desert acres. —Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 1 Aug. 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