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Word

camping

Phoneticscamp·ing

US/ˈkæmpɪŋ/

UK/kˈæmpɪŋ/

Definition

n. the activity of sleeping in a tent or caravan while on holiday.

n. the recreational activity of residing in a tent, caravan, or motorhome, typically in a rural or wilderness setting.

Examples

“We go camping every summer in the mountains.”

“The family packed their sleeping bags and stove for a weekend of camping by the lake.”

“While some prefer the comfort of hotels, others find that camping offers a unique opportunity to disconnect from technology and reconnect with the natural world.”

Examples

simple

“We go camping every summer in the mountains.”

contextual

“The family packed their sleeping bags and stove for a weekend of camping by the lake.”

complex

“While some prefer the comfort of hotels, others find that camping offers a unique opportunity to disconnect from technology and reconnect with the natural world.”

Usage

Often used with the verb 'go' or as an uncountable noun.

Pitfall

We went to camping last weekend.

We went camping last weekend.

When using 'go' with activities ending in -ing, do not use the preposition 'to'.

Synonyms

backpackingglamping

Word family

campNouncamperNouncampingNoun

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Level
A2 · Elementary
Frequency
Common
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