English · Travel & Places
campsite
/ˈkæmp.saɪt/
[/ˈkæmp.saɪt/]
place for camping
Intermediatenoun
Definition
An area where people can pitch tents or park camping vehicles to stay outdoors.
Example
We pitched our tent at a quiet campsite beside the river and lit a fire.
We pitched our tent at a quiet campsite beside the river and lit a fire.
Etymology
A compound of 'camp' (Latin 'campus', field) and 'site' (Latin 'situs').
How & Where It’s Used
Used in outdoor and adventure-travel contexts.