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How to pronounce camp
Say it like this: /ˈkeə̯mp/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does camp mean?
nounAn outdoor place acting as temporary accommodation in tents or other simple structures.
“Near-synonyms: campsite, campground, encampment”
An organised event, often taking place in tents or temporary accommodation.
“He used to go to summer camp every alternate year.”
A base of a military group, not necessarily temporary.
“Near-synonym: encampment”
verbTo live in a tent or similar temporary accommodation.
“We're planning to camp in the field until Sunday.”
To set up a camp.
To afford rest or lodging for.
“Had our great palace the capacity / To camp this host, we all would sup together.”
adjTheatrical; making exaggerated gestures.
Ostentatiously flamboyant or effeminate.
Intentionally tasteless or vulgar; self-parodying.
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