campfire

noun

camp·​fire ˈkamp-ˌfī(-ə)r How to pronounce campfire (audio)
Synonyms of campfirenext
: a fire built outdoors (as at a camp or a picnic)

Examples of campfire in a Sentence

We gathered around a campfire and shared stories.
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These 4-ounce Yeti Rambler cups are ideal for a morning espresso or a small pour of scotch by the campfire. — Olivia Tarantino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 June 2026 Move over, graham crackers and marshmallows—your summer campfire is going to be roasting up so much more than just sweet s'mores this summer. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2026 What better time to make new friends, explore the outdoors, and learn skills from swimming to crafting to building a proper s'mores-worthy campfire? — Holly Lebowitz Rossi, Parents, 2 July 2026 According to the distillery, the whiskey delivers notes of grapefruit, eucalyptus, lemongrass, coconut, and campfire smoke. — Emily Price, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for campfire

Word History

First Known Use

1816, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of campfire was in 1816

Rhymes for campfire

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campfire

noun
camp·​fire ˈkamp-ˌfī(ə)r How to pronounce campfire (audio)
: a fire built outdoors (as at a camp)

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