Camp

Word CAMP
Character 4
Hyphenation camp
Pronunciations [kʰɛəmp]

Definitions and meanings of "Camp"

What do we mean by camp?

Deliberate affectation or exaggeration of style, especially of popular or outdated style, for ironic or humorous effect. noun

Showing or characterized by camp. adjective

Given to or characterized by exaggerated, effeminate mannerisms. adjective

To act in a histrionic or exaggerated manner. intransitive verb

To act in an exaggerated, effeminate manner. intransitive verb

To exaggerate or overdramatize. intransitive verb

A place where tents, huts, or other temporary shelters are set up, as by soldiers, nomads, or travelers. noun

A cabin or shelter or group of such buildings. noun

The people using such shelters. noun

A place in the country that offers simple group accommodations and organized recreation or instruction, as for vacationing children. noun

A place where athletes engage in intensive training, especially preseason training. noun

The people attending the programs at such a place. noun

A prison camp or concentration camp. noun

Military service; army life. noun

A group of people who think alike or share a cause; side. noun

To make or set up a camp. intransitive verb

To live in or as if in a camp; settle. intransitive verb

To shelter or lodge in a camp; encamp. intransitive verb

An outdoor place acting as temporary accommodation in tents or other temporary structures.

An organised event, often taking place in tents or temporary accommodation.

A base of a military group, not necessarily temporary.

A single hut or shelter.

The company or body of persons encamped.

A group of people with the same strong ideals or political leanings.

Campus

A summer camp.

A prison.

A mound of earth in which potatoes and other vegetables are stored for protection against frost

Conflict; battle.

An ancient game of football, played in some parts of England.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Camp

The word "camp" in example sentences

I've been in all sorts of camps -- military camps, hunting camps and camp meetings, but never dreamed of such a thing as a _balloon camp_ before! ❋ Anonymous (N/A)

THE "Red Jacket" is another camp; but this, you see, has straight walls, marking it as _a white man's camp_ in form not apparently borrowed from the red men. ❋ Daniel Carter Beard (1895)

The depth of my culinary appetite in camp is very shallow. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Once again, the Palin camp is trying to avoid responsibility – this time by saying that breaking the law is no big deal, because everybody (apparently, a million everybodies) does it. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The McCain camp is confident an FEC investigation would find no wrongdoing. ❋ The Huffington Post News Team (2010)

Meanwhile the McCain camp is experiencing some difficulties. ❋ Unknown (2008)

I think that the McCain camp is just obsessed with his age. ❋ Unknown (2008)

The 20th century witnessed many popular politicians with misguided agendas that used their natural appeal to the detriment of humanity-strange that the McCain camp is playing around with images of Obama, Paris and Britney. — ❋ Unknown (2008)

Sounds like the McCain camp is sensitive about his age, maybe we should be worried. ❋ Unknown (2008)

May 8th, 2008 7: 49 pm ET lol ... the McCain camp is feeling a little nervous about the age issue. ❋ Unknown (2008)

I think the McCain camp is 100% right about Obama's tactics. ❋ Unknown (2008)

He says he will handle his campaign one way, but has now fallen victim to old politics and smear campaign's, and ironically now the Mccain camp is trying to say he was making fun of his age ... you've got to be kidding me .... ❋ Unknown (2008)

The comment Obama made several weeks ago about McCain's 5o years of experience was a snide comment about his age, but I think the McCain camp is overreaching here. ❋ Unknown (2008)

And Politico. com reports that the McCain camp is vetting Representative Eric Cantor of Virginia. ❋ Unknown (2008)

I think the McCain camp is just trying to stir up some controversy or maybe trying to use this to discourage seniors from voting for Obama. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Nothing to do with age, McCain camp is just using every opportunity to find an excuse to go back on their word when it comes to a "fair campaign" ❋ Unknown (2008)

Sounds like the McCain camp is pretty sensitive to the age issue. ❋ Unknown (2008)

The McCain camp is attempting to persuade Americans that their taxes will increase dramatically with Barack Obama as president. ❋ Unknown (2008)

I think the McCain camp is reaching for something right now to discredit Obama. ❋ Unknown (2008)

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