sugar camp

noun

, Chiefly North Midland U.S., especially Indiana and Ohio.

1. a grove of sugar maples.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sugar camp¹

An Americanism dating back to 1770–80

Example Sentences

They will again demonstrate their skills outdoors with a portable forge at Bendix Woods County Park in New Carlisle for the annual Sugar Camp Days on March 21-22, where they’ll also sell a few of their goods.

From Washington Times

After Daddy went back to the sugar camp, Marly expected she’d fall asleep the way she had the night before.

From Literature

Fritz insisted they go home for a while, and he would watch the fire at the sugar camp.

From Literature

Never, either, had the sugar camp looked so good.

From Literature

And it wasn’t hard to get happy again because right after supper who should come but Mr. Chris’s hired man, Fritz, to take them to the sugar camp.

From Literature