noun B1 Intermediate Uncommon

campsite

KAMP-syt

Campsite (noun) means a specific spot where a tent can be pitched for the night. Example: “We found a flat, dry campsite near the river.”

noun

A specific spot where a tent can be pitched for the night.

"We found a flat, dry campsite near the river."

How to Use Campsite

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA single plot for pitching a tent, as opposed to the whole campground.

Easily confused with

campground →

Common pairings

reserve a campsite campsite fee

Word Forms

campsites plural

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We found a flat, dry _____ near the river.

Etymology

From camp + site.

Rhymes for campsite

rite bite lite kite cite mite site Vite white write trite smite

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “campsite” mean?

The word “campsite” means a specific spot where a tent can be pitched for the night. In plain terms, a single plot for pitching a tent, as opposed to the whole campground.

How do you pronounce “campsite”?

“Campsite” is pronounced KAMP-syt (/ˈkæmpˌsaɪt/ in IPA).

How do you use “campsite” in a sentence?

Here is “campsite” used in a sentence: “We found a flat, dry campsite near the river.”

What part of speech is “campsite”?

“Campsite” is a noun.

Is “campsite” a common word?

“Campsite” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.