campsite
gb/kˈæmpsˌaɪt/ us/kˈæmpsˌaɪt/
B1
Kiingereza
Maana
maana 0
Nomino
B1
entity
1
place where people camp
a place where you can sleep in a tent (or similar) outdoors
Muundo wa matumizi:
at a campsite; near the campsite; find a campsite
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners often confuse campsite (one place to camp) with campground (the larger area with many campsites).
Visawe
camping site (A common variant spelling (often two words) with the same meaning.)
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campground (Often refers to the whole camping area with many campsites and facilities.)
Vinyume
hotel (Indoor paid accommodation rather than outdoor camping.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
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
Mada
travel
|outdoors
|leisure
Mifano
- We reached the campsite just before dark and put up the tent.
- The campsite is right by the lake, so it gets chilly at night.
- Please keep food sealed to avoid attracting animals to the campsite.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- We slept at a campsite last night.
- This campsite has showers.
Nomino
B2
entity
2
individual spot in a campground
one exact camping spot that you pay for or are given
Muundo wa matumizi:
book/reserve a campsite; campsite [number]
Kosa la kawaida:
In many campgrounds, English speakers may say site instead of campsite (e.g., 'Site 12'); learners may miss that they mean the same thing.
Visawe
pitch (Common in British English for an individual camping spot.)
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site (Common shorthand in campgrounds, especially in North American English.)
Vinyume
common area (A shared space that is not reserved for one camper or group.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
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
Mada
travel
|outdoors
|leisure
Mifano
- Our campsite had a picnic table and a fire ring.
- They assigned us a campsite near the restrooms.
- Campsite 14 is large enough for two tents.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- We reserved a campsite online.
- Our campsite is number 8.
Nomino
B2
entity
3
camping area of one group
the area where you put your tent and things
Muundo wa matumizi:
return to [someone]'s campsite; set up (a) campsite
Kosa la kawaida:
This meaning can overlap with the general meaning 'place to camp'; context often shows whether it means the specific setup of one group.
Visawe
camp (Can refer to the group’s temporary living place and setup, but is more general.)
Vinyume
home (A permanent place to live, not a temporary outdoor setup.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
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
Mada
outdoors
|leisure
Mifano
- After the hike, we headed back to our campsite for dinner.
- Keep your campsite clean and store food properly.
- They decorated their campsite with lanterns and a tarp.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- We went back to our campsite.
- Our campsite is clean.
Nomino
C1
entity
4
place where people camped before
a place where people camped in the past
Muundo wa matumizi:
an ancient/old campsite; evidence of a campsite
Visawe
camp site (A spelling variant sometimes used in writing; meaning depends on context.)
Vinyume
permanent settlement (A long-term inhabited place rather than a temporary camping location.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
an ancient campsite
|a prehistoric campsite
|evidence of a campsite
|discover a campsite
|identify a campsite
|a former campsite
Mada
outdoors
|history
|education
Mifano
- They found a former campsite by the river, marked by a circle of stones.
- The report describes several ancient campsites along the trail.
- Ash and broken pottery suggested the area had once been a campsite.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- They found an old campsite.
- This was a campsite long ago.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
campsite
IPA
GB/kˈæmpsˌaɪt/
US/kˈæmpsˌaɪt/
Silabi na mkazo
camp - site (silabi 2)
Stress on 1st syllable (camp)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: campsite
- Plural: campsites
Familia ya neno
Forms
campsites
noun
Core family
Related words
campground
noun
campfire
noun
Advanced or less common
encampment
noun B2
Semi
campsite amenities
1/kˈæmpsˌaɪt əmˈɛnɪtiz/
fixed phrase
facilities available at campsite
things the campsite provides, like toilets or showers
Mifano
- 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.
campsite fee
1/kˈæmpsˌaɪt fˈi/
fixed phrase
money paid to camp
the money you pay to camp there
Mifano
- 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.
campsite host
1/kˈæmpsˌaɪt hˈoʊst/
fixed phrase
person who helps run campground
a person who looks after the campground
Mifano
- 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.
campsite map
1/kˈæmpsˌaɪt mˈæp/
fixed phrase
map showing campground layout
a map of the camping area
Mifano
- 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.
campsite number
1/kˈæmpsˌaɪt nˈʌmbɚ/
fixed phrase
number that identifies a site
the number of your camping spot
Mifano
- 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.
campsite pitch
1/kˈæmpsˌaɪt pˈɪt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
individual camping spot (BrE)
one space for your tent or caravan
Mifano
- 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.
campsite rules
1/kˈæmpsˌaɪt ɹˈulz/
fixed phrase
rules for campers to follow
the rules you must follow at the campsite
Mifano
- 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.
reserve a campsite
1/ɹɪzˈɚv ə kˈæmpsˌaɪt/
fixed phrase
book a camping spot
to book a place to camp
Mifano
- We reserved a campsite for the long weekend.
- You should reserve a campsite early in the summer.
- They reserved a campsite with electric hookup.