camping
UK: ˈkæmpɪŋ | US: ˈkæmpɪŋ
n. the activity of staying in a tent or temporary shelter outdoors, typically for recreation.
v. (gerund) the act of temporarily living outdoors, often involving hiking or nature exploration.
The word "camping" derives from the Latin campus (meaning "field"), which entered Old French as camp (military encampment). By the 16th century, English adopted "camp" to describe temporary outdoor shelters, later adding the suffix "-ing" to form a noun for the activity. The evolution reflects humanity's shift from military use (e.g., army camps) to recreational outdoor stays in the 19th century.
We went camping in the Rockies last summer.
Camping requires basic survival skills like building a fire.
She prefers glamorous camping with luxury tents.
The scouts learned knot-tying during their camping trip.
Winter camping demands specialized gear for safety.