camps

word · lemma: camp

/ˈkæmps/
kamps
/kˈæmps/
kamps

Definition

Places where people stay temporarily in tents, cabins, or huts, often for activities, events, or as shelter. It can also refer to groups of people supporting different opinions or interests.

Usage & Nuances

Always plural here. Common collocations: "summer camps," "refugee camps," "camps of thought." Can refer to physical places or metaphorical groups with shared ideas. Not used as a verb in this form.

Example Sentences

Many children go to summer camps during vacation.

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There are several refugee camps near the border.

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The two camps disagree on what to do next.

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My friends and I met at one of those music camps last year.

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Political debates often split people into two main camps.

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Some of the best memories I have are from those old scout camps.

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