: 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
Jennifer ConlinAre 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
Sophie Kinsella
glamp
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
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
Moira McCarthy
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Located on the French Broad River and overlooking the Pisgah National Forest, the stunning property supports a full working produce farm, as well as 11 glamping cabins.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
What was once the exclusive territory of big chains with deep pockets is quickly becoming a minimum requirement for the bed-and-breakfast, boutique hotel or glamping site down the road.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
The barrel cabin is perfect for solo travelers or couples who want a glamping option, and the Goldrush cabin, which fits two, is a chic log cabin that happens to be the oldest building in Haines Junction.
—Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2025
The base size is 400 square feet, which is larger than most New York City studio apartments, and can work as a guest home for friends, vacation home for glamping trips, or a permanent residence.
—Rylee Johnston, People.com, 30 Aug. 2025
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
What was once the exclusive territory of big chains with deep pockets is quickly becoming a minimum requirement for the bed-and-breakfast, boutique hotel or glamping site down the road.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
The barrel cabin is perfect for solo travelers or couples who want a glamping option, and the Goldrush cabin, which fits two, is a chic log cabin that happens to be the oldest building in Haines Junction.
—Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2025
The base size is 400 square feet, which is larger than most New York City studio apartments, and can work as a guest home for friends, vacation home for glamping trips, or a permanent residence.
—Rylee Johnston, People.com, 30 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for glamping
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“Glamping.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glamping. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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