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- [kamp-sahyt]
- /ˈkæmpˌsaɪt/
- /ˈkæmp.saɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kamp-sahyt]
- /ˈkæmpˌsaɪt/
Definitions of campsite word
- countable noun campsite A campsite is a place where people who are on holiday can stay in tents. 3
- noun campsite an area on which holiday-makers may pitch a tent, etc 3
- noun campsite any site for a temporary camp 3
- noun campsite a public or private park area set aside for camping, often equipped with water, toilets, cooking grills, etc. 3
- noun campsite a place used or suitable for camping. 1
- noun campsite A place used for camping. 1
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Origin of campsite
First appearance:
before 1905 One of the 15% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1905-10; camp1 + site
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Parts of speech for Campsite
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
campsite popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% 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".
campsite usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for campsite
noun campsite
- site — the position or location of a town, building, etc., especially as to its environment: the site of our summer cabin.
- campground — A campground is the same as a campsite.
- bivouac — A bivouac is a temporary camp made by soldiers or mountain climbers.
- rest area — A rest area is a place beside a motorway or freeway where you can buy petrol and other things, or have a meal.
- trailer camp — an area where house trailers may be parked, usually having running water, electrical outlets, etc.
Top questions with campsite
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