# campfire

/ˈkæmpˌfaɪɝ/ (US) · /kˈæmpfaɪə/ (UK) · CEFR A2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/campfire
Updated: 2026-05-08

## Definition

an outdoor fire used for warmth, cooking, or light while you are camping.

For teachers: 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 notes

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

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