campfire

[ kamp-fahyuhr ]

/ ˈkæmpˌfaɪər /

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noun

an outdoor fire for warmth or cooking, as at a camp.

a gathering around such a fire.

a reunion of soldiers, scouts, etc.

Origin of campfire

First recorded in 1665–75; camp¹ + fire

Words nearby campfire

camper van, Campese, campesino, campestral, camp fever, campfire, Camp Fire Boy, Camp Fire Girl, camp follower, campground, camphene

Definition for campfire (2 of 2)

Camp Fire

noun

a U.S. organization for girls and boys that emphasizes the building of character and good citizenship through work, health, and love; originally founded for girls (Camp Fire girls ) in 1910, it is now open to both boys and girls (Camp Fire members ).

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Example sentences from the Web for campfire

The smell of campfire hangs in the air above the axman—30-year-old Brooklynite Alex Hiller.
Brooklyn’s Booming Firewood Industry|Dale Eisinger|July 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Hot summer days spent programming Atari PCs, competitive Frogger, and campfire songs about Qbert!
Atari’s Bankruptcy Filing Ends Videogame Pioneer’s Gradual Decline|Winston Ross|January 24, 2013|DAILY BEAST
We as humans want to connect with each other—since we were sitting around the campfire, we have been telling stories.
How Facebook Empowers Girls|Kara Cutruzzula|March 10, 2012|DAILY BEAST
His wife likens the odor to burned toast, but he says it smells like a campfire.
Arizona Fires: Mormons Mobilize to Help|Terry Greene Sterling|June 11, 2011|DAILY BEAST

One evening, Gordie tells the campfire tale of “Lardass” Hogan.
Hollywood's 10 Funniest Puking Scenes|Marlow Stern|May 13, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Walled in on three sides, with one side open to the campfire, it formed but a temporary abode.
Johnny Longbow|Roy J. Snell
Harriet left the final staking-down to Tommy and Margery while she gathered the wood for the campfire.
The Meadow-Brook Girls Across Country|Janet Aldridge
"I wonder if I can stir up that fire," he added, starting to where the campfire had been.
To Alaska for Gold|Edward Stratemeyer
After supper they sat around the campfire in the teepee; the wind arose and the rain beat down.
Two Little Savages|Ernest Thompson Seton
I hope she behaves like a reasonable human 189 being during the other two nights of the Campfire.
Marjorie Dean High School Senior|Pauline Lester

British Dictionary definitions for campfire

campfire

/ (ˈkæmpˌfaɪə) /

noun

an outdoor fire in a camp, esp one used for cooking or as a focal point for community events

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	campfire
释义	campfire [ kamp-fahyuhr ] / ˈkæmpˌfaɪər / SEE SYNONYMS FOR campfire ON THESAURUS.COM noun an outdoor fire for warmth or cooking, as at a camp. a gathering around such a fire. a reunion of soldiers, scouts, etc. Origin of campfire First recorded in 1665–75; camp¹ + fire Words nearby campfire camper van, Campese, campesino, campestral, camp fever, campfire, Camp Fire Boy, Camp Fire Girl, camp follower, campground, camphene Definition for campfire (2 of 2) Camp Fire noun a U.S. organization for girls and boys that emphasizes the building of character and good citizenship through work, health, and love; originally founded for girls (Camp Fire girls ) in 1910, it is now open to both boys and girls (Camp Fire members ). Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for campfire The smell of campfire hangs in the air above the axman—30-year-old Brooklynite Alex Hiller. Brooklyn’s Booming Firewood Industry\|Dale Eisinger\|July 8, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Hot summer days spent programming Atari PCs, competitive Frogger, and campfire songs about Qbert! Atari’s Bankruptcy Filing Ends Videogame Pioneer’s Gradual Decline\|Winston Ross\|January 24, 2013\|DAILY BEAST We as humans want to connect with each other—since we were sitting around the campfire, we have been telling stories. How Facebook Empowers Girls\|Kara Cutruzzula\|March 10, 2012\|DAILY BEAST His wife likens the odor to burned toast, but he says it smells like a campfire. Arizona Fires: Mormons Mobilize to Help\|Terry Greene Sterling\|June 11, 2011\|DAILY BEAST One evening, Gordie tells the campfire tale of “Lardass” Hogan. Hollywood's 10 Funniest Puking Scenes\|Marlow Stern\|May 13, 2011\|DAILY BEAST Walled in on three sides, with one side open to the campfire, it formed but a temporary abode. Johnny Longbow\|Roy J. Snell Harriet left the final staking-down to Tommy and Margery while she gathered the wood for the campfire. The Meadow-Brook Girls Across Country\|Janet Aldridge "I wonder if I can stir up that fire," he added, starting to where the campfire had been. To Alaska for Gold\|Edward Stratemeyer After supper they sat around the campfire in the teepee; the wind arose and the rain beat down. Two Little Savages\|Ernest Thompson Seton I hope she behaves like a reasonable human 189 being during the other two nights of the Campfire. Marjorie Dean High School Senior\|Pauline Lester British Dictionary definitions for campfire campfire / (ˈkæmpˌfaɪə) / noun an outdoor fire in a camp, esp one used for cooking or as a focal point for community events Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Content related to campfire How Do I Write A Scary Campfire Story?Hankering to write a scary story to tell around your next campfire? We commend you for your creative impulse and have a few suggestions about how to make your next story session a bone-chilling success. READ MORE Words related to campfire encampment, tent, inferno, heat, blaze, bonfire, shed, chalet, shack, tilt, shanty, lean-to, hut, cottage, caravansary, lodge, wigwam, bivouac, campground, tepee
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campfire

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Origin of campfire

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Definition for campfire (2 of 2)

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British Dictionary definitions for campfire

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