# camouflage

/ˈkæməˌfɫɑʒ/ (US) · /kˈæməflˌɑːʒ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/camouflage
Updated: 2026-05-04

## Definition

a way of hiding or blending in with your surroundings. Soldiers and animals use camouflage to avoid being seen.

For teachers: the act of concealing or disguising something by matching its appearance to the surrounding environment; also, the materials or patterns used for this purpose.

## Examples

- The soldier wore green camouflage.
- The army uses digital camouflage patterns to help soldiers blend into forest environments.
- The chameleon's ability to shift its skin color provides effective camouflage against predators in the dense jungle canopy.

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