What does CAMPS mean?

Parts of Speech

Camps is a noun and a verb.

Definitions

As a noun, camps refers to a place where people stay in tents or other temporary shelters. As a verb, camps means to live or stay temporarily in a camp or to establish or set up a camp.

Pronunciations

US: /kæmps/

UK: /kæmps/

Origin and Usage

The word camps originated from the Middle French word "camp" which means "field". It has been used in English since the 16th century. The noun form is commonly used to refer to a temporary living space for groups of people, such as soldiers, refugees, or travelers. The verb form is used to describe the act of living in a temporary shelter or setting up a temporary shelter.

Synonyms

As a noun: encampment, bivouac, shelter, dwelling, habitation. As a verb: bivouac, encamp, pitch, set up.

Related Words

As a noun: camps, capes, clasp, claps, craps. As a verb: camps, caper, capes, claps, clasp.

Example Sentences

• As a noun: The refugee camps were overflowing with people seeking shelter.
• As a verb: The group decided to camp near the river for the night.