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campfire

[ kamp-fahyuhr ]

noun

  1. an outdoor fire for warmth or cooking, as at a camp.
  2. a gathering around such a fire.
  3. a reunion of soldiers, scouts, etc.


campfire

/ ˈæˌڲɪə /

noun

  1. an outdoor fire in a camp, esp one used for cooking or as a focal point for community events
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of campfire1

First recorded in 1665–75; camp 1 + fire
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"The idea of the bbq and the idea of the campfire is nice but they haven't taken the precautions that you'd reasonably expect someone to take."

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We used to play acoustic guitars by the campfire, playing Ben Harper and Tragically Hip and Third Eye Blind.

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Everything was covered in an inch-deep layer of ash and the place had an overpowering smell of wet campfire.

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When I stepped out of my car, the sharp, acrid smell hit me like a campfire blowing in my face.

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The public is urged to be cautious with potential sources of ignition such as fireworks, cigarette butts, campfires and machinery sparks.

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