camp synonyms

camp*

modif.

campy*, mannered*, theatrical*, stylized, posturing, artificial*, exaggerated*, extravagant*, corny*, banal*, tacky*, dated*, pop*, kitschy*; see also affected 2, popular 4.

camp

n.

  1. A temporary living place

    campground, campsite, camping ground, encampment, caravansary, trailer park, RV park, RV site, campfire(s), tents, tent city, wigwams, tepees, wickiups; see also sense 2.

  2. Prepared facilities for vacationing

    tent, lean-to, cottage, shack, hut, lodge, cabin, log cabin, bungalow, chalet, shed, log house, summer home, cottages, bungalow colony, resort, summer camp, day camp, sleep-away camp; see also home 1.

  3. A military establishment

    bivouac, post, fort, encampment, quarters, barracks, casern, grounds, installation, compound, reservation, cantonment, laager (South African); see also barracks, fortification 2.

break camp

dismantle, depart, pack up; see dismantle, leave 1.

camp

v.

camp out, bivouac, stop over, make camp, encamp, dwell, nest, locate, pitch camp, pitch a tent, tent, quarter, lodge, sleep out, rough it, station, lodge temporarily, put up for the night, make a dry camp, sleep under the stars, go backpacking.

Antonyms break camp, decamp, depart.

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