glamping
/ˈɡlæmpɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈɡlæmpɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈglam-piŋ/ (ame, mw)
glamping — noun
1. a way of staying outdoors in nature where you sleep in a well-equipped tent or c
a way of staying outdoors in nature where you sleep in a well-equipped tent or cabin with hotel-style comforts, such as a real bed, electricity, and a private bathroom, rather than roughing it with basic gear. The word blends 'glamorous' and 'camping'.
Esme booked a weekend of glamping in the forest for her parents' anniversary.
go/book glamping for a holiday
The riverside site offers glamping in large tents with soft beds and hot showers.
glamping in tents with hotel-style comforts
Hamza loves the outdoors but hates sleeping on the ground, so glamping suits him perfectly.
Glamping has grown popular with travellers who want nature without giving up a warm shower.
The Okafor family chose glamping by the lake instead of a crowded hotel in town.
- luxury camping
the plain descriptive term; less catchy but clearer in formal contexts
- camping
broader term; ordinary camping lacks the comfort and amenities that define glamping
- backpacking
carrying minimal gear and sleeping rough; the opposite of glamping's comfort
- roughing it
informal: deliberately doing without comforts while outdoors
文法句型
go glamping
glamping site / trip
用法筆記
Uncountable; common as a noun after 'go' (go glamping) and as a modifier (a glamping site, a glamping trip). Carries an informal, marketing flavour and is rarely used in formal writing.