noun

campground

KAMP-grownd

Campground (noun) means a designated outdoor area set up for pitching tents or parking camper vehicles. Example: “The campground had showers, fire pits, and a small shop.”

noun

A designated outdoor area set up for pitching tents or parking camper vehicles.

"The campground had showers, fire pits, and a small shop."

A site used for open-air religious gatherings or retreats.

"The old campground once hosted week-long revival meetings."

How to Use Campground

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA piece of land set aside for camping.

Common pairings

book a campground campground fees

Word Forms

campgrounds plural

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Etymology

From camp + ground.

Synonyms

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camping ground

Rhymes for campground

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “campground” mean?

The word “campground” means a designated outdoor area set up for pitching tents or parking camper vehicles. In plain terms, a piece of land set aside for camping.

How do you pronounce “campground”?

“Campground” is pronounced KAMP-grownd (/ˈkæmpˌɡɹaʊnd/ in IPA).

How do you use “campground” in a sentence?

Here is “campground” used in a sentence: “The campground had showers, fire pits, and a small shop.”

What is another word for “campground”?

Words with a similar meaning to “campground” include camping ground.

What part of speech is “campground”?

“Campground” is a noun.

How many meanings does “campground” have?

“Campground” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a designated outdoor area set up for pitching tents or parking camper vehicles.