camp

A1
Pronunciation
[kʰɛəmp]
[kʰɛəmp]
Noun
13 definition(s)
1 Definition

An outdoor place acting as temporary accommodation in tents or other temporary structures.

2 Definition

An organised event, often taking place in tents or temporary accommodation.

3 Definition

A base of a military group, not necessarily temporary.

4 Definition

A single hut or shelter.

Example Sentences
  • a hunter's camp
5 Definition

The company or body of persons encamped.

6 Definition

A group of people with the same strong ideals or political leanings.

7 Definition

Campus

8 Definition

A summer camp.

9 Definition

A prison.

10 Definition

A mound of earth in which potatoes and other vegetables are stored for protection against frost

Synonyms
burrow pie
11 Definition

Conflict; battle.

12 Definition

An ancient game of football, played in some parts of England.

13 Definition

An affected, exaggerated or intentionally tasteless style.

Verb
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

To live in a tent or similar temporary accommodation.

Example Sentences
  • We're planning to camp in the field until Sunday.
2 Definition

To set up a camp.

3 Definition

To afford rest or lodging for.

4 Definition

To stay in an advantageous location in a video game, such as next to a power-up's spawning point or in order to guard an area.

Example Sentences
  • Go and camp the flag for the win.
5 Definition

To fight; contend in battle or in any kind of contest; to strive with others in doing anything; compete.

6 Definition

To wrangle; argue.

Adjective
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

Theatrical; making exaggerated gestures.

2 Definition

(of a man) Ostentatiously effeminate.

3 Definition

Intentionally tasteless or vulgar, self-parodying.