camping ground

IPA/ˈkæm.pɪŋ ˌɡraʊnd/
IPA/ˈkæm.pɪŋ ˌɡraʊnd/

camping ground — noun

1. an outdoor area with marked spaces where travellers can set up tents, park carav

1.名詞A2
釋義

an outdoor area with marked spaces where travellers can set up tents, park caravans or motorhomes, and sleep overnight, usually with shared toilets, showers, and drinking water provided.

例句

The Okonkwo family set up their tent at a camping ground near the lake.

collocation: set up a tent at a camping ground

This camping ground has hot showers and a small store for basic food supplies.

pattern: [camping ground] + has/offers [facilities]

同義詞
  • campsite

    the most common synonym; used in both British and American English

  • campground

    standard American English spelling, written as one word

  • pitch

    refers to one individual tent or caravan space, not the whole site (British English)

用法筆記

Called 'campsite' or 'campground' (one word) in American English. A single designated spot within a camping ground is called a 'pitch', especially in British English.

常見錯誤

We booked a camping ground spot by the river.
We booked a spot at a camping ground by the river.
💡'camping ground' is the whole area; your tent or caravan occupies a 'spot' or 'pitch' inside it.