camping

Pluralcampings (some meanings)

1. 1
   noununcountable

   Living outdoors in a tent or simple shelter for a short time, for fun or learning.

   Like having a small home outdoors for a few nights.

   We love camping in the mountains every summer.

   Camping teaches kids how to build a fire and pitch a tent.

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2. 2
   nouncountable

   Setting up a place to stay outdoors, such as a tent or other shelter.

   Like setting up a tent before the trip can really begin.

   Their camping by the river took most of the afternoon to set up.

   We finished the camping before the rain started.

   Similarsetup

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3. 3
   verb

   Present participle of camp. Use this form for something happening now or going on over a stretch of time.

   They are camping near the river this weekend.

   We are camping at the national park for three nights.

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