boot camp

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [boot kamp]
- /but kæmp/
- /buːt kæmp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [boot kamp]
- /but kæmp/

Definitions of boot camp words

variable noun boot camp In the United States, a boot camp is a camp where people who have just joined the army, navy, or marines are trained. 3
noun boot camp a basic training camp for new recruits to the US Navy or Marine Corps 3
noun boot camp a centre for juvenile offenders, with a strict disciplinary regime, hard physical exercise, and community labour programmes 3
noun boot camp a station where Navy or Marine recruits receive basic training 3
noun boot camp a camp for training recruits. 1
noun boot camp military training 1

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Origin of boot camp

First appearance:

before 1940

One of the 7% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1940-45

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Parts of speech for Boot camp

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boot camp popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for boot camp

noun boot camp

borstal — In Britain in the past, a borstal was a kind of prison for young criminals, who were not old enough to be sent to ordinary prisons.
correctional facility — A correctional facility is a prison or similar institution.
military school — military academy.

All 3 Synonyms of boot camp