Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun An area used for setting up a camp or holding a camp meeting.

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  • noun An area where tents are pitched.
  • noun An area where a camp meeting (a retreat) (trail ride and party) is held.

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • noun a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent

Etymologies

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camp +‎ ground

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Examples

  • First, the word campground is somewhat of a misnomer, as some RV parks resemble a campground as much as a convenience store resembles an urban supermall.

    The RVer’s Bible Kim Baker 1997

  • First, the word campground is somewhat of a misnomer, as some RV parks resemble a campground as much as a convenience store resembles an urban supermall.

    The RVer’s Bible Kim Baker 1997

  • First, the word campground is somewhat of a misnomer, as some RV parks resemble a campground as much as a convenience store resembles an urban supermall.

    The RVer’s Bible Kim Baker 1997

  • First, the word campground is somewhat of a misnomer, as some RV parks resemble a campground as much as a convenience store resembles an urban supermall.

    The RVer’s Bible Kim Baker 1997

  • This campground is a national park and is beautiful with a huge canopy of trees and a large lake.

    WirelessTrips.com Campground Review – Okatibbee Water Park – Meridian, Mississippi 2004

  • By the way, the campground is now a housing develoment!

    Chiapas or Bust 2009

  • By the way, the campground is now a housing develoment!

    Chiapas or Bust 2009

  • The campground is on the beach, but is very shady, as the land was originally part of a coconut plantation.

    Need a Break from D.F. where should we go? 2009

  • By the way, the campground is now a housing develoment!

    Chiapas or Bust 2009

  • The campground is on the beach, but is very shady, as the land was originally part of a coconut plantation.

    Need a Break from D.F. where should we go? 2009

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