Campsite Definition, Examples & How to Use It

Meaning 1：place for camping (Campsite)

Campsite 🔊

/ˈkæmp.saɪt/

A place outdoors where people set up tents and stay, often for fun or adventure.

Campsite with tents and picnic table in sunny meadow

place for camping 🔊

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/pleɪs fɔːr ˈkæmpɪŋ/

A campsite is a specific area outdoors where people set up tents or park RVs for temporary accommodation, often for recreational purposes.

📁 Category：Natural Geography 🔖 Level：beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

Combination of 'camp' (outdoor shelter) and 'site' (location).

💡 Mnemonic

Think of a 'camp' + 'site' = a designated spot for camping, like a reserved plot in a forest.

📖 Example

We booked a campsite near the river for our family camping trip. 🔊 We booked a campsite near the river for our family camping trip.

🔗 Collocations

book a campsite – Reserve a camping spot in advance

set up a campsite – Arrange tents and equipment at the site

campsite reservation – A confirmed booking for a camping area

🔄 Synonyms

campground (n.) – An area with facilities for camping, often larger than a single campsite.

camping spot (n.) – A specific location chosen for camping.

campsite area (n.) – A designated zone for setting up camp.

🚫 Antonyms

hotel (n.) – A commercial establishment offering indoor lodging and services.

indoor accommodation (n.) – Shelter inside a building, opposite of outdoor camping.

📖 Cultural Story

The word 'campsite' is a compound of 'camp' (from Latin 'campus' meaning field or plain) and 'site' (from Latin 'situm' meaning placed or situated). It emerged in English as outdoor recreation became popular in the 19th century.