camp-chair

camp-chair

A family sets up their camp-chairs around the fire.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A portable folding chair: a "camp-chair" is a lightweight chair designed to be easily folded and carried, typically used for outdoor activities like camping, picnics, or sporting events.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • We brought a camp-chair to sit by the campfire. (A portable folding chair for outdoor use.)
    • She unfolded her camp-chair and watched the sunset. (She opened and set up the folding chair.)
Advanced Usage

  • "to sit on a camp-chair": to use a camp-chair as a seat.

    • He sat on a camp-chair while fishing by the lake. (He used the folding chair for comfort while fishing.)

  • "to pack a camp-chair": to fold and store a camp-chair for transport.

    • Don't forget to pack the camp-chair before we leave. (Remember to fold and put away the chair.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Camp-stool (n): a similar portable folding seat, often with a simpler design (e.g., without armrests).

    • The camp-stool was easier to carry than the camp-chair. (A lightweight folding stool.)

  • Camping chair (n): a broader term for any chair used while camping; often synonymous with "camp-chair."

    • He bought a new camping chair for the trip. (A chair designed for outdoor use.)
Synonyms
  • Folding chair: a chair that can be collapsed for storage or transport.
  • Portable seat: a seat that is easy to move or carry.
Related Idioms