camp

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. a place where soldiers live and train.

n. a permanent or semi-permanent military installation used for housing and training personnel.

“The soldiers returned to the camp after their morning exercises.”

“The military camp was situated strategically on the plateau, providing a clear vantage point over the surrounding territory.”

A2 · Elementary Countable noun

n. a place or program where children go for activities during their holidays.

n. an organised program or facility providing recreational or educational activities, often for children during school breaks.

“My daughter is going to a music camp for two weeks this summer.”

“The university hosts an annual science camp designed to encourage secondary school students to pursue careers in engineering.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. a group of people who share the same strong ideas or political beliefs.

n. a group of people supporting a particular ideology, policy, or set of principles, often in opposition to another group.

“The party is divided into two camps regarding the new tax law.”

“The debate split the faculty into two distinct camps, with neither side willing to compromise on the proposed curriculum changes.”

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Informal

n. a style of art or behavior that is funny because it is so extreme or artificial.

n. an aesthetic style or mode of behaviour characterised by deliberate exaggeration, theatricality, or ironic artifice.

“The movie is full of camp and doesn't take itself seriously.”

“The performance was a masterclass in camp, blending high fashion with absurdly dramatic gestures to satirise celebrity culture.”

A2 · Elementary

v. to stay in a tent or shelter while on holiday.

v. to live or sleep in a tent or similar temporary accommodation, typically for recreational purposes.

“We decided to camp in the woods instead of staying at a hotel.”

“The family preferred to camp in remote areas where they could experience the wilderness without the intrusion of modern amenities.”

C1 · Advanced Informal

adj. behaving in a very exaggerated or theatrical way to be funny.

adj. characterised by ostentatious flamboyance or theatricality, often in a self-parodying manner.

“He gave a very camp performance that made everyone laugh.”

“The director chose a camp aesthetic for the production, using neon colours and over-the-top costumes to create a surreal atmosphere.”