base camp

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [beys kamp]
- /beɪs kæmp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [beys kamp]
- /beɪs kæmp/

Definitions of base camp words

noun base camp an encampment that serves as a staging area for a larger activity, for example in mountaineering 3
noun base camp a main encampment providing supplies, shelter, and communications for persons engaged in wide-ranging activities, as exploring, reconnaissance, hunting, or mountain climbing. 1
noun base camp mountaineers' shelter 1

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Origin of base camp

First appearance:

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

First recorded in 1895-1900

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Parts of speech for Base camp

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base camp popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for base camp

noun base camp

camp — A camp is a collection of huts and other buildings that is provided for a particular group of people, such as refugees, prisoners, or soldiers, as a place to live or stay.
encampment — A place with temporary accommodations consisting of huts or tents, typically for troops or nomads.

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