campground

camp·ground

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kamp-ground]
- /ˈkæmpˌgraʊnd/
- /ˈkæmp.ɡraʊnd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kamp-ground]
- /ˈkæmpˌgraʊnd/

Definitions of campground word

countable noun campground A campground is the same as a campsite. 3
noun campground a campsite 3
noun campground a place where a camp is set up 3
noun campground a place where a camp meeting or religious revival is held 3
noun campground a place for a camp or for a camp meeting. 1
noun campground A place used for camping, especially one equipped with cooking grills, water, and bathrooms. 1

See all 9 definitions of campground

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Origin of campground

First appearance:

before 1795

One of the 43% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1795-1805; camp1 + ground1

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Parts of speech for Campground

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Campground

campground popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for campground

noun campground

tent — a probe.
shed — Textiles. (on a loom) a triangular, transverse opening created between raised and lowered warp threads through which the shuttle passes in depositing the loose pick.
chalet — A chalet is a small wooden house, especially in a mountain area or a holiday camp.
shack — a rough cabin; shanty.
tilt — to furnish with a tilt.

All 21 Synonyms of campground