campout

or camp-out

[ kamp-out ]

noun

1. a camping out of a group.

Word History and Origins

Origin of campout¹

1875–80, Americanism; noun use of verb phrase camp out

Example Sentences

The idea for a campout came after a series of protests on campus against Reagan, who vilified student activists up and down California from the moment he became governor in 1967.

From Los Angeles Times

“This was something where the actual campout itself was an event,” Branden said.

From Los Angeles Times

One of the favorite parts of each campout was the walk to Branden’s engineering building to use his after-hours access to the bathroom so that everyone could brush their teeth.

From Los Angeles Times

The campout couples try to see each other whenever they can.

From Los Angeles Times

Since 1998, he and several staffers have traveled to Japan for Kamp KAVU, a campout with dedicated customers.

From Seattle Times