camper

[ kam-per ]

noun

1. a person who camps out for recreation, especially in the wilderness.
2. a person who attends a summer camp or day camp.
3. Also called pickup camper, truck camper. a trucklike vehicle, van, or trailer that is fitted or suitable for recreational camping, or a pickup truck on which a structure fitted for camping is mounted.

verb (used without object)

1. to travel and live in a vehicular camper:

   We're going to camper for two weeks during our vacation.

camper

/ ˈkæmpə /

noun

1. a person who lives or temporarily stays in a tent, cabin, etc
2. a vehicle equipped for camping out

Word History and Origins

Origin of camper¹

1625–35; 1960–65 camper fordef 3; camp ¹ + -er ¹

Example Sentences

The plane hit multiple vehicles and a camper.

From Los Angeles Times

She had a positive experience but says she was cognizant of the glaring fact that few campers shared her background.

From Los Angeles Times

From there we are led to what we are told is Henry’s camper, a fantastically cozy abode filled with miniaturize installations and hidden nooks.

From Los Angeles Times

A camper in Montana who was initially reported to have died in a bear attack was murdered by a stranger he welcomed to share his campsite and offered a beer, officials said.

From BBC

National Park Service data show that an average of about 3 million to 4 million people visit Yosemite each year, including hikers, rock climbers, campers and mountain bikers.

From Los Angeles Times