campout

Definition

A gathering or event at which people sleep outdoors or camp.

Etymology

From camp + out, from the phrasal verb.

Example Sentences

• "The Degree of Three Years' Service may be conferred on any one who has been a member of a Woodcraft Tribe for three years, never missing a tribal campout in that time, attending half of the tribal meetings at other times, and having a clear record for law and order."
• "Circle the words that would be good to use in a story titled "The Scariest Campout Ever!""
• "Even if you have a whole week of vacation and not just a short weekend, for your first campout with small children you are better off planning a trip of only one or two nights until you get the hang of camping."