campfire
noun
Simple meaning
A small outdoor fire for warmth or cooking.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
kampfyerSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈkæmpfaɪɚ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
A small outdoor fire for warmth or cooking (as at a camp)
A fire at a campground or on a camping trip, often used for cooking, to provide light and heat, to drive away bugs, and as a focal point for sitting around in the evening and talking, telling stories, and singing.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C1 · Advanced
- Frequency
- Uncommon
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: A small outdoor fire for warmth or cooking (as at a camp)
Used this way, campfire is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It stays understated rather than dramatic. This is a food and cooking use: everyday in kitchens and recipes.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Mild
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Where it naturally appears
- Cooking/food
- Everyday conversation
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Compound terms
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