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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Rafael Martinez, 33, saw the images of the drowned and missing campers and drove four hours from Alvardo, Texas, to help with the search. Rick Jervis, USA Today, 9 July 2025 The storm and the driving rain at the Texas camp woke up some of the campers, including Georgia and Eloise Jones, at about 1 a.m. on July 4. Matt Gutman, ABC News, 9 July 2025 Among the dead are 27 campers and counselors with Camp Mystic, an all-girls Christian camp located in Kerr County. Abigail Adams, People.com, 8 July 2025 Camp Mystic confirmed 27 fatalities among its campers and counselors, as of Tuesday. Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 8 July 2025 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 18 Jul. 2025.

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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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