camper
Americannoun
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a person who camps out for recreation, especially in the wilderness.
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a person who attends a summer camp or day camp.
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Also called pickup camper, truck camper. a trucklike vehicle, van, or trailer that is fitted or suitable for recreational camping, or a pickup truck on which a structure fitted for camping is mounted.
verb (used without object)
noun
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a person who lives or temporarily stays in a tent, cabin, etc
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a vehicle equipped for camping out
Etymology
Origin of camper
1625–35; 1960–65 camper for def. 3; camp 1 + -er 1
Example Sentences
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Jo said, despite the challenges of living in the camper, the community of Liverpool had been "fantastic".
From BBC
“The Major’s got a friend, I’ve got a name, happy campers each and every, tickled pink, over the moon, five hops forward, no hops back, if you get my meaning.”
From Literature
Still, King wasn’t a happy camper, noting that she and her husband had to add more travel time to get to and from the port for the new cruise.
From MarketWatch
"Robert got mad at me for something - I don't remember exactly what that was. Then he called me into the camper," he said.
From BBC
He was glad his mother had insisted he rub sunscreen on his face and arms before they left the camper.
From Literature
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