campfire

nounattested in dialogue

//ˈkæmpˌfaɪ̯ɚ//
/[ˈkʰɛə̯mpˌfaɪ̯ɚ]/

A fire at a campground or on a camping trip, often used for cooking, to provide light and heat, to drive away bugs, and as a focal point for sitting around in the evening and talking, telling stories, and singing.

noun

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A fire at a campground or on a camping trip, often used for cooking, to provide light and heat, to drive away bugs, and as a focal point for sitting around in the evening and talking, telling stories, and singing.
Energy has seldom been found where we need it when we want it. Ancient nomads, wishing to ward off the evening chill and enjoy a meal around a campfire, had to collect wood and then spend time and effort coaxing the heat of friction out from between sticks to kindle a flame.

Etymology

From camp + fire.

Forms

plural: campfires

Campbell · A characteristical surname from Scottish Gaelic.camper · A person who camps, especially in a tent etc.Camper · A surname.

campfire · A fire at a campground or on a camping trip, often used for cooking, to provide light and heat, to drive away bugs, and as a focal point for sitting…

camping · The recreational or educational activity of temporarily…Camps · A surname.campsite · A place where one or more tents may be pitched for an…

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