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Definition of campfire

campfire

/ˈkæmpˌfaɪ.ər/
camp · fire
Plural:campfires
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• noun

1

An open-air fire built at a campsite to provide warmth, light, or heat for cooking, as well as a focal point for social gathering.

Example

"We sat around the crackling campfire roasting marshmallows and telling ghost stories until midnight."

2

A social gathering or evening program held around an outdoor fire at a camp.

Example

"All the scouts were invited to attend the closing campfire on the final night of the summer retreat."

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• Nearby Words

campanula
campaspe
camper
campfire
campground
camphor
campinas

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Campfire. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/campfire
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