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camps

Pronunciation: [kæmps]

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Learn how to use camps in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “leisure”

(noun) a place where people stay in tents or cabins, usually outdoors, to have fun and do activities like hiking, swimming, or playing games. Think of a summer camp where kids go to enjoy nature and make friends.

Example

Last summer, we went to a wonderful camp in the mountains.

Example

He didn't enjoy the camp because it rained every day.

Example

Are you going to any camps this year?

Context: “temporary settlement”

(noun) a place where a group of people set up a temporary living area, often for work or during a specific event. This could be a camp for workers on a big project or a place for people to stay during an emergency.

Example

The workers set up a camp near the construction site.

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There was no camp available for the stranded travelers.

Example

What facilities are available at the emergency camp?

Context: “leisure”

(verb) to stay in a tent or another temporary structure, usually for fun or adventure. Like when families go camping to experience nature and enjoy outdoor activities.

Example

We camped by the lake and roasted marshmallows.

Example

They didn't camp out because it was too cold at night.

Example

Did you camp in the woods last weekend?

How to pronounce camps

Pronunciation: [kæmps]

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