campus

word

/ˈkæmpəs/
KAM-puhs
/kˈæmpəs/
KAM-puhs

Definition

The land and buildings of a university, college, or sometimes a large school or company. It refers to the whole area where people study, work, or live.

Usage & Nuances

Most often used for universities and colleges: 'on campus', 'off campus', 'campus library', 'campus life'. It usually means the physical place, not the institution itself. In business, 'corporate campus' is also possible but less common.

Example Sentences

Once you get to campus, text me and I'll meet you outside the student center.

natural

The campus is very large.

basic

She lives on campus during the school year.

basic

There is a new library on campus.

basic

I grabbed coffee on campus before class.

natural

Parking on campus is a nightmare.

natural