campers

word · lemma: camper

Definition

People who stay outdoors, usually in tents or camper vehicles, for fun or adventure. 'Campers' can also refer to vehicles designed for camping, but most often means people.

Usage & Nuances

Usually informal. Common with 'tent', 'RV', 'group of campers'. Plural of 'camper'. In the US, 'camper' can also mean a camping vehicle, but context usually clarifies. Not the same as 'hikers' (who walk long distances).

Example Sentences

Some campers arrived with their families.

basic

The campers set up their tents by the lake.

basic

Many campers cooked food over the fire.

basic

The rain didn’t bother the campers; they just moved everything under the shelter.

natural

By midnight, most of the campers had already fallen asleep.

natural

There were more campers this summer than ever before.

natural