campground

noun

camp·​ground ˈkamp-ˌgrau̇nd How to pronounce campground (audio)
: the area or place (such as a field or grove) used for a camp, for camping, or for a camp meeting

Examples of campground in a Sentence

at last the weary vacationers pulled into a campground for the night
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Word History

First Known Use

1805, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of campground was in 1805

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“Campground.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/campground. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

campground

noun
camp·​ground ˈkamp-ˌgrau̇nd How to pronounce campground (audio)
: the area or place used for a camp or for camping

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