glamping

noun

glamping

noun

US /ˈɡlæmpɪŋ/

Etymology Blend of glamorous + camping. Of UK origin, first appears c. 2005 in The Guardian, adopted in the U.S. by 2007.

1

Usually Any of various luxury forms of camping.

Tom Hanks and Sean Penn are doing it. Paris Hilton and Nicole Ritchie want to do it. What are we talking about? Glamping or glamorous camping for those not yet in the know.2006, “The Glamper’s Guide To Style” (archive), GadgetCandy.com, 2/24/2006
And glamping – that’s luxury camping, of course.2007 February 4, Jennifer Gould Keil, “Are you a Jetrosexual? Be Honest…”, in New York Post:

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If the eco-friendly idea of falling asleep under the stars and roasting marshmallows around a campfire appeals to you, but the reality of pitching a tent and sleeping on bumpy ground does not, glamping, the new term being used for upscale — or glamorous — camping, could be your ideal green vacation.2008 September 14, Jennifer Conlin, “Camping? Yes. Roughing It? Not Quite.”, in The New York Times:

Synonyms: boutique camping
Related terms: camp, camper, camping, champing, glamp, glamped, glamper, vamping

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