camp-fire

A family gathers around a camp-fire to roast marshmallows.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • An outdoor fire at a camp: "camp-fire" refers to a fire built outdoors by people who are camping, used for cooking, warmth, or socializing.

Usage Examples

• (An outdoor fire used for recreation and warmth at a campsite.)
• (A fire constructed for practical purposes during camping.)

Advanced Usage

• "to gather around the camp-fire": to come together socially near a camp-fire.

  • After the hike, everyone gathered around the camp-fire to share experiences. (To congregate for community bonding by the fire.)

• "camp-fire songs": traditional songs sung while sitting around a camp-fire.

  • The children learned several camp-fire songs during the overnight trip. (Folk songs associated with camping activities.)

Variants and Related Words

• Campfire (n): alternative spelling (often used as one word in modern English).

  • The campfire crackled loudly in the night air. (Same meaning as "camp-fire".)

• Campfire (adj): relating to or characteristic of a camp-fire.

  • The campfire atmosphere was warm and inviting. (The mood created by a camp-fire.)

Synonyms

• Bonfire: a large outdoor fire, often for celebration (though "bonfire" is typically larger and not specifically associated with camping).
• Fire pit: a designated outdoor area for containing a fire, often used for camp-fires.

Related Idioms

• No direct idioms: "camp-fire" does not commonly appear in idiomatic expressions, but the concept is central to phrases like "camp-fire chat" (informal conversation by the fire).