WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
camp•fire
(kamp′fīər′),USA pronunciation n.
Camp′ Fire′,
- an outdoor fire for warmth or cooking, as at a camp.
- a gathering around such a fire.
- a reunion of soldiers, scouts, etc.
- camp1 + fire 1665–75
Camp′ Fire′,
- a U.S. organization for girls and boys that emphasizes the building of character and good citizenship through work, health, and love;
originally founded for girls (Camp′ Fire′ girls′)in 1910, it is now open to both boys and girls (Camp′ Fire′ mem′bers.)
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