campout

noun

camp·​out ˈkamp-ˌau̇t How to pronounce campout (audio)
Synonyms of campoutnext
: an occasion on which a group camps out

Examples of campout in a Sentence

our annual campout in Vermont
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For a first campout, that’s not too bad in my book. — Caleb Harris, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026 Hold a campout and pitch a tent in the backyard for kids to sleep out under the stars. — Fiona Tapp, Parents, 5 July 2026 For campouts at home and on the road, a good packable chair is essential. — Emily Pennington, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Mar. 2025 Friday night will be a perfect time to fire up the grill, get together with friends, or perhaps have a backyard campout with the kids. — Bill Kelly, CBS News, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for campout

Word History

First Known Use

1861, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of campout was in 1861

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“Campout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/campout. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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