campsite
gb/kˈæmpsˌaɪt/ us/kˈæmpsˌaɪt/
B1
English
kemping, kempinghely, parcella, táborhely
NOUN
B1
1
kemping
A2
Usage pattern:
at a campsite; near the campsite; find a campsite
We reached the campsite just before dark and put up the tent.
Sötétedés előtt nem sokkal értünk a kempingbe, és felállítottuk a sátrat.
The campsite is right by the lake, so it gets chilly at night.
A kemping közvetlenül a tó mellett van, ezért éjszaka hűvös szokott lenni.
Please keep food sealed to avoid attracting animals to the campsite.
Learner examples
We slept at a campsite last night.
Tegnap éjjel egy kempingben aludtunk.
This campsite has showers.
Ebben a kempingben vannak zuhanyzók.
Common mistake:
Learners often confuse campsite (one place to camp) with campground (the larger area with many campsites).
Meaning
place where people camp
Collocations
find a campsite
|choose a campsite
|stay at a campsite
|a remote campsite
|a crowded campsite
|a riverside campsite
|campsite facilities
|campsite toilets
|campsite showers
|campsite rules
Synonyms
camping site (A common variant spelling (often two words) with the same meaning.)
|
campground (Often refers to the whole camping area with many campsites and facilities.)
Antonyms
hotel (Indoor paid accommodation rather than outdoor camping.)
Themes
travel
|outdoors
|leisure
Definition
a place where you can sleep in a tent (or similar) outdoors
An area of land where people camp, for example by putting up a tent or parking a camper van, sometimes with shared facilities.
NOUN
B2
2
kempinghely
B1
parcella
B2
Usage pattern:
book/reserve a campsite; campsite [number]
Our campsite had a picnic table and a fire ring.
A kempinghelyünkhöz tartozott egy piknikasztal és egy tűzrakóhely.
They assigned us a campsite near the restrooms.
A mosdók közelében jelöltek ki nekünk egy kempinghelyet.
Campsite 14 is large enough for two tents.
Learner examples
We reserved a campsite online.
Online foglaltunk egy kempinghelyet.
Our campsite is number 8.
A mi kempinghelyünk a 8-as.
Common mistake:
In many campgrounds, English speakers may say site instead of campsite (e.g., 'Site 12'); learners may miss that they mean the same thing.
Meaning
individual spot in a campground
Collocations
reserve a campsite
|book a campsite
|a tent campsite
|an RV campsite
|a serviced campsite
|a non-electric campsite
|a pull-through campsite
|a shaded campsite
|a waterfront campsite
|campsite number
Synonyms
pitch (Common in British English for an individual camping spot.)
|
site (Common shorthand in campgrounds, especially in North American English.)
Antonyms
common area (A shared space that is not reserved for one camper or group.)
Themes
travel
|outdoors
|leisure
Definition
one exact camping spot that you pay for or are given
A specific, usually marked or numbered place in a campground that one group rents or uses for a tent, RV, or car.
NOUN
B2
3
táborhely
B1
Usage pattern:
return to [someone]'s campsite; set up (a) campsite
After the hike, we headed back to our campsite for dinner.
A túra után visszamentünk a táborhelyünkre vacsorázni.
Keep your campsite clean and store food properly.
Tartsd tisztán a táborhelyedet, és az ételt megfelelően tárold.
They decorated their campsite with lanterns and a tarp.
Learner examples
We went back to our campsite.
Visszamentünk a táborhelyünkre.
Our campsite is clean.
Tiszta a táborhelyünk.
Common mistake:
This meaning can overlap with the general meaning 'place to camp'; context often shows whether it means the specific setup of one group.
Meaning
camping area of one group
Collocations
set up a campsite
|break down a campsite
|return to the campsite
|leave the campsite
|a tidy campsite
|a messy campsite
|campsite fire
|campsite cooking
|campsite gear
|campsite trash
Synonyms
camp (Can refer to the group’s temporary living place and setup, but is more general.)
Antonyms
home (A permanent place to live, not a temporary outdoor setup.)
Themes
outdoors
|leisure
Definition
the area where you put your tent and things
The place where a particular group has set up its tent(s) and equipment while camping.
NOUN
C1
4
táborhely
B1
Usage pattern:
an ancient/old campsite; evidence of a campsite
They found a former campsite by the river, marked by a circle of stones.
Egy egykori táborhelyet találtak a folyó mellett, amelyet egy kövekből rakott kör jelölt.
The report describes several ancient campsites along the trail.
A jelentés több ősi táborhelyet is leír az ösvény mentén.
Ash and broken pottery suggested the area had once been a campsite.
Learner examples
They found an old campsite.
Találtak egy régi táborhelyet.
This was a campsite long ago.
Ez régen táborhely volt.
Meaning
place where people camped before
Collocations
an ancient campsite
|a prehistoric campsite
|evidence of a campsite
|discover a campsite
|identify a campsite
|a former campsite
Synonyms
camp site (A spelling variant sometimes used in writing; meaning depends on context.)
Antonyms
permanent settlement (A long-term inhabited place rather than a temporary camping location.)
Themes
outdoors
|history
|education
Definition
a place where people camped in the past
A location where people camped in the past, especially when discussed as a spot that can be identified later (for example, by traces or remains).
Grammar
Dictionary form
campsite
IPA
GB/kˈæmpsˌaɪt/
US/kˈæmpsˌaɪt/
Syllables & stress
camp - site (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (camp)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: campsite
- Plural: campsites
Word family
Forms
campsites
noun
Core family
Related words
campground
noun
campfire
noun
Advanced or less common
encampment
noun B2
Expressions
campsite amenities
1/kˈæmpsˌaɪt əmˈɛnɪtiz/
fixed phrase
facilities available at campsite
things the campsite provides, like toilets or showers
Examples
- Check the listing for campsite amenities before you go.
- The campsite amenities are basic: toilets and cold-water taps.
- Their campsite amenities include a small shop and laundry.
Learner examples
- This campsite has good amenities.
campsite fee
1/kˈæmpsˌaɪt fˈi/
fixed phrase
money paid to camp
the money you pay to camp there
Examples
- The campsite fee includes parking and access to the showers.
- We paid the campsite fee at the entrance booth.
- There’s an extra campsite fee for a second vehicle.
Learner examples
- We paid the campsite fee.
campsite host
1/kˈæmpsˌaɪt hˈoʊst/
fixed phrase
person who helps run campground
a person who looks after the campground
Examples
- If you arrive late, call the campsite host for instructions.
- The campsite host checked our permit and showed us where to park.
- Ask the campsite host about quiet hours.
Learner examples
- The campsite host helped us.
campsite map
1/kˈæmpsˌaɪt mˈæp/
fixed phrase
map showing campground layout
a map of the camping area
Examples
- Use the campsite map to find the nearest water tap.
- The campsite map shows which sites can fit RVs.
- We checked the campsite map before choosing a spot.
Learner examples
- I looked at the campsite map.
campsite number
1/kˈæmpsˌaɪt nˈʌmbɚ/
fixed phrase
number that identifies a site
the number of your camping spot
Examples
- Your campsite number is printed on the permit.
- Tell the ranger your campsite number if you need help.
- We drove around until we found our campsite number.
Learner examples
- Our campsite number is 12.
campsite pitch
1/kˈæmpsˌaɪt pˈɪt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
individual camping spot (BrE)
one space for your tent or caravan
Examples
- Our campsite pitch was level and close to the showers.
- They booked a campsite pitch with an electrical hookup.
- Ask at reception if there are any pitches left for tonight.
Learner examples
- We booked a campsite pitch.
campsite rules
1/kˈæmpsˌaɪt ɹˈulz/
fixed phrase
rules for campers to follow
the rules you must follow at the campsite
Examples
- Please read the campsite rules at check-in.
- The campsite rules say fires must be in the fire pit.
- They were asked to leave for ignoring the campsite rules.
Learner examples
- We followed the campsite rules.
reserve a campsite
1/ɹɪzˈɚv ə kˈæmpsˌaɪt/
fixed phrase
book a camping spot
to book a place to camp
Examples
- We reserved a campsite for the long weekend.
- You should reserve a campsite early in the summer.
- They reserved a campsite with electric hookup.
Learner examples
- I reserved a campsite online.