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- [kam-per]
- /ˈkæm pər/
- /ˈkæm.pər/
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- [kam-per]
- /ˈkæm pər/
Definitions of camper word
- countable noun camper A camper is someone who is camping somewhere. 3
- countable noun camper A camper is the same as a camper van. 3
- noun camper a person who lives or temporarily stays in a tent, cabin, etc 3
- noun camper a vehicle equipped for camping out 3
- noun camper a person who vacations at a camp 3
- noun camper any of various motor vehicles or trailers equipped for camping out 3
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Origin of camper
First appearance:
before 1625 One of the 42% oldest English words
1625-35; 1960-65 for def 3; camp1 + -er1
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Parts of speech for Camper
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
camper popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
camper usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for camper
noun camper
- recreational vehicle — a van or utility vehicle used for recreational purposes, as camping, and often equipped with living facilities. Abbreviation: RV.
- winnebago — a member of a North American Indian tribe speaking a Siouan language closely related to Assiniboin, Teton, and Mandan, formerly located in Green Bay, Wis., now living in Green Bay and NE Nebraska.
- rv — recreational vehicle: camper van
- tin can — can2 (def 1).
- vacationer — a period of suspension of work, study, or other activity, usually used for rest, recreation, or travel; recess or holiday: Schoolchildren are on vacation now.
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