camping
word · lemma: camp
/ˈkæmpɪŋ/
KAM-ping
/kˈæmpɪŋ/
KAM-ping
Definition
Camping is the activity of staying outdoors, usually in a tent or camper, for a holiday or short trip. It often involves sleeping in nature and doing outdoor activities.
Usage & Nuances
Usually uncountable when talking about the activity: 'We love camping.' In everyday English, 'go camping' is much more common than 'do camping'. It can also appear in names like 'camping gear' or 'camping trip'.
Spanish: campamento - acampadaPortuguese (BR): acampamento - campingPortuguese (PT): campismo - acampamentoChinese (Simplified): 露营Chinese (Traditional): 露營Hindi: कैंपिंग - शिविर में रहनाArabic: التخييمBengali: ক্যাম্পিং - শিবির করাRussian: кемпингJapanese: キャンプVietnamese: cắm trạiKorean: 캠핑Turkish: kamp yapmakUrdu: کیمپنگIndonesian: berkemah
Example Sentences
My family goes camping every summer.
basic
We need a tent for camping.
basic
Camping near the lake is fun.
basic
We’re thinking about going camping this weekend if the weather stays nice.
natural
I like camping, but I’m not a fan of sleeping on the ground.
natural
After one rainy night of camping, we booked a cabin instead.
natural