camping
/ˈkæmp.ɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: campings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The recreational or educational activity of temporarily living in a tent or similar accommodation.
Noun
Examples
Camping is a favorite summer activity.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The act of setting up a camp.
Noun
Examples
In some quarters, indeed, it was different — the troops bivouacked in many places. It was a strange and an unpleasing sight to see these campings in the heart of a city, yet it was picturesque in the extreme.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “camping” mean?
The recreational or educational activity of temporarily living in a tent or similar accommodation.
Is “camping” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.