camp meeting

American  

noun

1. a religious gathering held in a tent or in the open air.

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camp meeting British  

noun

1. a religious meeting held in a large tent or outdoors, often lasting several days

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Etymology

Origin of camp meeting

First recorded in 1790–1800

Example Sentences

“There’s a great camp meeting in the Promised Land,” he said.

From Washington Post • Jun. 6, 2020

He danced to a mariachi band that played in a training camp meeting.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 3, 2017

As one historian wrote: The O’Daniel rallies appealed to the same deep human instinct and provided the same emotional outlets which the camp meeting formerly offered.

From The Guardian • Feb. 13, 2016

A rotation of pastors preach at the camp meeting.

From Washington Times • Sep. 5, 2015

It would sound now like an old-fashioned camp meeting.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey