Campfire

usgb/ˈkæmpfaɪər/
noun

An outdoor fire in a camp, used for cooking and keeping warm.

We roasted marshmallows over the campfire.
Visual representation of "campfire" - An outdoor fire in a camp, used for cooking and keeping warm.

Often appears as...

  • sit around a campfire
  • make a campfire
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Outdoor Activity

Used when describing outdoor or wilderness experiences, often associated with adventure.

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Their campfire stories gave life to the starry night.
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Survival Skill

Refers to the essential skill of making a fire outdoors which is vital in many survival situations.

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Learning to start a campfire is an important survival skill.
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Social Gathering

Implies a social or communal aspect, often an occasion for storytelling or bonding.

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Families often bond over a nightly campfire.
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