camp1

noun

• 1a place with temporary accommodations of huts, tents, or other structures, typically used by soldiers, refugees, prisoners, or travelers:the enemy camp a detention camp the shot woke the whole camp
• a recreational institution providing facilities for outdoor activities, sports, crafts, and other special interests and typically featuring rustic overnight accommodations:a summer camp for children drama camp
• temporary overnight lodging out of doors, typically in tents:we made camp at a bend in the creek we pitched camp at a fine spot
• a facility at which athletes train during the off-season:football tryout camps

• 2the supporters of a particular party or doctrine regarded collectively:his views were firmly rooted in the conservative camp

verb

• live for a time in a camp, tent, or camper, as when on vacation:parks in which you can camp or stay in a chalet
• lodge temporarily, especially in an inappropriate or uncomfortable place:we camped out for the night in a mission schoolroom
• remain persistently in one place:the press will be camping on your doorstep once they get onto this story