How to Use camel in a Sentence

camel

noun
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  • The camel bag had been the witch’s 21 birthday present.
    — Myriam Gurba, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2023
  • This might just be the final straw that breaks the camel’s back.
    — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Sep. 2023
  • The calf, who weighs in at 88 pounds, was born in the outdoor camel habitat.
    — Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 25 May 2023
  • Lin rides a camel in the desert after meeting a group of Bedouins by a well in the desert.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 22 Nov. 2023
  • And then me and Brahim behind with Hamish as our lead camel.
    — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Jan. 2024
  • The two rode dirt buggies through the sand and even met a camel, who gave the actress a kiss on the cheek.
    — Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 27 Apr. 2023
  • This camel coat version has been a go-to for the Duchess of Sussex for years...
    — Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 13 Dec. 2022
  • Your search for the end-all, be-all belted camel coat ends with Max Mara.
    — Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 31 Oct. 2022
  • And better yet, the dress comes in four classic and bold shades: camel, black, blue, and red.
    — Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2023
  • This year’s palette was deep burgundy and shades of brown and camel.
    — Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2023
  • An example of this is the camel coat with braiding in Look 11.
    — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 13 July 2023
  • Not to mention, the gray tone of this The Frankie Shop blazer is a welcome change to the classic camel.
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2023
  • That new provision may have been the straw that broke the camel’s back for Merck.
    — Nacha Cattan, Bloomberg.com, 7 June 2023
  • But this last interaction felt like the straw that broke the camel’s back.
    — Byjenny Abamu, Fortune, 29 Feb. 2024
  • The bottoms of her camel pants were soaked from walking through puddles.
    — Jia Tolentino, The New Yorker, 19 Feb. 2024
  • What intrigued me the most are the twisted stories about camels who are known to be spiteful and hold a grudge.
    — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 4 Dec. 2023
  • This shade of camel pairs well with neutral tones, whether that's a black dress or a crisp white button-down.
    — Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 29 Nov. 2022
  • This fanny pack comes in 12 stylish colors, from onyx to camel, dune, dark moss, heather gray, and storm.
    — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 26 Oct. 2023
  • For this look, Markle wore a robe-style camel coat with an elegant pair of beige leather gloves.
    — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 17 Feb. 2024
  • But this current legislation was the straw that broke the camel’s back.
    — Hadley Meares, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 June 2023
  • Scoop them up in 12 different colors, from camel brown to a snowy taupe.
    — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2023
  • The camel straightened its hind legs, flinging me forward.
    — Jane Harrigan, BostonGlobe.com, 20 Jan. 2023
  • Many visitors stop first at the sandy outpost of Al Wasil for camel rides and an overnight stay in a Bedouin-style tent.
    — Michael Snyder, New York Times, 17 Nov. 2022
  • Grant County Sheriff's Office In one video, the camels can be seen walking along the highway in the dark.
    — Kerry Breen, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2024
  • The update adds a whole bunch of new stuff to the game, including a cherry grove biome and the ability to ride a camel.
    — Jay Peters, The Verge, 7 June 2023
  • This time, it’s embarked upon by a young orphan boy and his beloved camel.
    — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 6 Dec. 2023
  • The bag comes in three neutral hues (silver, camel, and black) and has silver hardware.
    — Talia Ergas, Travel + Leisure, 24 Jan. 2023
  • For example, a kilogram of camel meat that cost about $4 before the holy month now costs about $6.
    — Omar Faruk, ajc, 29 Mar. 2023
  • The royal stayed warm outside by layering up in a long camel coat.
    — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 18 Jan. 2023
  • Our top pick is the cashmere drawstring pants, available in peach, green, and camel shades, and the fresh white Kelly Slim Fit tee.
    — Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2023

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