Word Noun
campfire
n.
countable
A2 Elementary US /ˈkæmpˌfaɪɝ/ UK /kˈæmpfaɪə/ camp·fire UK spelling campfires
Definition
n.an outdoor fire used for warmth, cooking, or light while you are camping.
n.an open-air fire at a campsite, typically used for heat, culinary purposes, or as a focal point for social gathering.
Examples
“We sat around the campfire and told stories all night.”
“After a long day of hiking, the group gathered wood to build a campfire before the sun went down.”
“The crackling of the campfire provided the only sound in the wilderness, casting long, flickering shadows against the canvas of the nearby tents.”
Usage
Often used as a modifier in noun phrases like 'campfire stories' or 'campfire songs'.
Etymology
From camp + fire.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level A2 · Elementary
Frequency Occasional
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