camper

noun

camp·​er ˈkam-pər How to pronounce camper (audio)
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1
: one who camps
2
: a portable dwelling (such as a specially equipped trailer or automotive vehicle) for use during casual travel and camping

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Rangers warned campers that leaving food outside might attract bears. A careless camper accidentally started a fire in the woods.
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And just before the flood arrived, at least one of the RV park’s owners received emergency alerts but did not evacuate campers. — Abe Streep, ProPublica, 21 Oct. 2026 After learning Moore entered campers’ rooms, church officials alerted the Linn County Sheriff’s Office about the incident and the allegations from the year before. — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026 Add-ons include a handy ferro rod pendant for campers, a 20-piece bit set, and replacement graphite tips and blades. — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2026 Perlis was living in a garage belonging to Lester and Tammy Mook, while Nichols stayed in a camper on the same property. — Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for camper

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First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of camper was in 1839

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camper

noun
camp·​er ˈkam-pər How to pronounce camper (audio)
1
: a person who camps
2
: a portable dwelling or a specially equipped vehicle for use during travel and camping
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