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camping

/ˈkæmpɪŋ/

Meanings
  • Noun

    The act of pitching a tent and staying in the great outdoors for a short period of time, typically involving activities such as hiking, fishing, and picnicking.

    - "They went camping in the mountains last weekend."
    - "Camping is a popular activity during the summer months."
  • Noun

    A place where people go camping.

    - "The camping site had beautiful views of the lake."
    - "We reserved a campsite for the weekend."

Rhymes
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dancing , prancing , romancing
Variants
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camp , camped , camping , camps
Etymology
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The word 'camping' comes from the Old French word 'camp' meaning 'field' or 'open country'. It has been used since the late 1800s to describe the activity of setting up a temporary shelter in the wilderness.


Trivia
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  1. The first recorded use of the word 'camping' in English was in 1883.

  2. Camping became popular in the United States during the early 1900s, thanks in part to the creation of national parks and the development of automobiles.

  3. The longest camping trip on record lasted for over 13 years, from 1987 to 2000, by a man named Steve Callahan.


Related Concepts
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  1. Hiking: Camping is often associated with hiking, as many people go camping in areas that require hiking to reach the campsites.

  2. Backpacking: Backpacking is a form of camping that involves carrying all of your gear with you in a backpack, allowing you to explore more remote areas.


Culture
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Camping has a rich cultural history, with roots in early human civilizations. It has been depicted in literature, art, music, and film, and is often used as a metaphor for personal growth and self-discovery.

How to Memorize "camping"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize setting up a tent in the woods.
    - Imagine yourself cooking over a campfire.
    - Picture yourself hiking through the forest.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'camping' with nature.
    - Remember that camping involves sleeping in a tent.
    - Think of camping as a way to disconnect from technology.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym C.A.M.P. to remember the essentials of camping: Canvas (tent), Apples (food), Mat (sleeping pad), and Pot (cooking pot).


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