IPA: /kæmp/
KK: /kæmp/
To stay in a temporary place, often outdoors, usually for recreation or to live for a short time.
We decided to camp by the lake for the weekend.
Past: camped
Past Participle: camped
A place where people set up tents or temporary shelters, often for outdoor activities like camping, or a group of people who share similar beliefs or interests.
We set up our camp near the lake for the weekend.
To set up a temporary place for people to stay, usually outdoors, often for recreation or adventure.
We decided to camp by the lake for the weekend.
Past: camped
Past Participle: camped
Camp → The word 'camp' originates from the Latin 'campus', meaning a field or open space. It refers to a place where people set up temporary living quarters, often in an open area.
Think of an open 'field' ('campus') where people gather to set up temporary living spaces — that's why 'camp' means to stay in a temporary place.