camp·fire

[kamp-fahyuhr]
noun
1.
an outdoor fire for warmth or cooking, as at a camp.
2.
a gathering around such a fire.
3.
a reunion of soldiers, scouts, etc.

Origin:
1665–75; camp1 + fire

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campfire (ˈkæmpˌfaɪə) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
an outdoor fire in a camp, esp one used for cooking or as a focal point for community events

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Word Origin & History

campfire
1837, from camp (1) + fire (n.).
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Example sentences
We started a campfire, ate a dinner of steak and potatoes and turned in for the
  night.
It's perfect for telling ghost stories around the campfire.
The campground focuses on families, and there often are nighttime group
  activities around the campfire.
It used to be a time for swimming, boating and sitting around the campfire
  telling ghost stories.
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