camping
Translation
camping
Examples
We are going camping this weekend.
We are going camping this weekend.
Camping is a popular summer activity.
Camping is a popular summer activity.
Grammar Patterns
go ((camping)) to go on a trip to live in a tent We go camping every summer.
Similar Words
Synonyms: tenting, backpacking
Etymology
From the verb 'to camp', which comes from Latin 'campus' meaning 'field'. The '-ing' suffix denotes an activity.
Memory Tips
Think of the action of setting up a 'camp'. The '-ing' makes it the name of the activity.