campground

English

noun
Definitions
  • An area where tents are pitched.
  • An area where a camp meeting (a retreat) (trail ride and party) is held.

Etymology

Compound from English camp (fight, an affected exaggerated style, struggle, contend) + English ground (that has been ground, earthing).

Origin

English

ground

Gloss

that has been ground, earthing

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