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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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On a monitor, we could clearly see one group, gathered around a makeshift campfire in a forest near the beach.

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It was a campfire story about people he cared about that he’d unfold in such a simple, compelling way that you couldn’t help but care about them too.”

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Before heading out, make sure you register for a California campfire permit, print it and have it on your person.

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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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