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Word List: Camping and adventure
- campsite, campsites
(noun) - Definition:
- a place where a tent may be pitched
- Example:
- They chose a beautiful campsite right at the beach.
- Synonym(s):campground (AE)
- camp ['kæmp]
(verb) - Definition:
- to live in a tent or similar temporary accommodation, usually outdoors
- Example:
- We love camping in summer.
- go camping
(Chunk) - Example:
- Next year we want to go camping in Australia.
- sleeping bag, sleeping bags
(noun) - Definition:
- a padded or insulated bag large enough to surround the whole body and which keeps the user warm while sleeping, used as a substitute for bedclothes
- Example:
- My sleeping bag kept me warm at night.
- tent, tents [tent]
(noun) - Definition:
- a pavilion or portable lodge consisting of skins, canvas, or some strong cloth, stretched and sustained by poles, used for sheltering persons from the weather
- Example:
- Around four people can sleep in our new tent.
- caravan, caravans [ˈkærəvæn]
(noun) - Definition:
- a furnished vehicle towed behind a car and used as a dwelling when stationary, e.g. at a campsite
- Example:
- We prefer a caravan to a tent.
- Synonym(s):trailer (AE)
- camper, campers
(noun) - Definition:
- a motor vehicle with a rear compartment for living and sleeping in
- Example:
- The new camper was very expensive, but we love it.
- Synonym(s):RV (AE)
- compass, compasses [ˈkʌm.pəs]
(noun) - Definition:
- a magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions
- Example:
- You should take a compass when you go camping.
- hike, hikes
(noun) - Definition:
- a long walk through nice scenery
- Example:
- We went on a long hike through the mountains.
- hiker, hikers
(noun) - Definition:
- one who hikes, especially frequently
- Example:
- The campsite at the foot of the mountain is especially recommended for hikers.
Source: http://www.learning-english-online.net/areas/vocabulary/private-life/travel-and-tourism/camping-and-adventure/
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