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campfire

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈkæmpˌfaɪɝ// UK //kˈæmpfaɪə// camp·fire

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.


SIMPLE

We sat around the campfire and told stories all night.

CONTEXTUAL

After a long day of hiking, the group gathered wood to build a campfire before the sun went down.

COMPLEX

The crackling of the campfire provided the only sound in the wilderness, casting long, flickering shadows against the canvas of the nearby tents.

Origin

From camp + fire.

Usage

Often used as a modifier in noun phrases like 'campfire stories' or 'campfire songs'.

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