campout

noun

campout

noun

/ˈkæmp(ˌ)aʊt/

Etymology Deverbal from camp out.

1

A gathering or event at which people sleep outdoors or camp.

  • The Degree of Three Years' Service may be conferred on any one who has been a member of a Woodcraft Tribe for three years, never missing a tribal campout in that time, attending half of the tribal meetings at other times, and having a clear record for law and order.1917, Ernest Thompson Seton, The Woodcraft Manual for Boys, page 423:
  • Circle the words that would be good to use in a story titled "The Scariest Campout Ever!"2004. Murray, Mary. Traits of Writing Skills Grade 2-3 Creative Teaching Press p. 63
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  • Even if you have a whole week of vacation and not just a short weekend, for your first campout with small children you are better off planning a trip of only one or two nights until you get the hang of camping.2006, . Silverman, Goldie Gendler., Camping with Kids: The Complete Guide to Car, Tent, and RV Camping, Wilderness Press., →ISBN, page 44:
Derived terms
advancement campout
Related terms
camp out

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