campfire
word
Definition
A campfire is an outdoor fire made at a campsite, usually for warmth, light, cooking food, or social gatherings.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in outdoor or nature contexts. Common phrases: 'sit around the campfire', 'tell stories by the campfire'. Not the same as 'bonfire' (which is bigger and not always for camping). Often associated with camping culture and leisure.
Spanish: fogataPortuguese (BR): fogueiraPortuguese (PT): fogueiraChinese (Simplified): 篝火Chinese (Traditional): 營火Hindi: कैम्पफायरArabic: نار المخيمBengali: ক্যাম্পফায়ার - শিবির আগুনRussian: костёр (лагерный)Japanese: キャンプファイヤー - たき火Vietnamese: lửa trạiKorean: 모닥불Turkish: kamp ateşiUrdu: الاؤ (کیمپنگ کا) - کیمپ فائرIndonesian: api unggun
Example Sentences
We built a campfire to stay warm at night.
basic
They roasted marshmallows over the campfire.
basic
We sang songs by the campfire.
basic
After dinner, everyone gathered around the campfire to share stories.
natural
Don’t forget to put out the campfire before going to bed.
natural
There’s nothing like a good campfire on a cool night.
natural