: outdoor camping with amenities and comforts (such as beds, electricity, and access to indoor plumbing) not usually used when camping
If the eco-friendly idea of falling asleep under the stars and roasting marshmallows around a campfire appeals to you, but the reality of pitching a tent and sleeping on bumpy ground does not, glamping, the new term being used for upscale—or glamorous—camping, could be your ideal green vacation.—
Jennifer Conlin
Jennifer ConlinAre there proper hot showers or am I going to die of cold? Because I was never that sure about glamping in the first place; it was Gavin's idea.—Sophie Kinsella
Sophie Kinsella
glamp
intransitive verb
glamped; glamping
Glamp as you have never glamped before at Dromquinna Manor in Kenmare, where a stay in one of their luxurious tents will set you back around 450 a night.
—Irish Examiner
Irish Examiner
glamper
noun
plural glampers
Naturally beautiful, with attractive greenery and wooded sites, Sandy Pines Campground offers camping for every type of camper—from simple tent camping to Class A motor home travelers to glampers looking for something a little more upscale and effortless.
—Moira McCarthy
Moira McCarthy
Examples of glamping in a Sentence
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Set on 32 acres just outside India’s Pink City, the property’s address promises serenity — as does the 18th-century on-site temple and accommodations, which range from elegant rooms to spacious villas with private pools to glamping tents with claw-foot tubs.
—Alisha Prakash, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2024
In fact, glamping has only grown in popularity over recent years, meaning that there are more options than ever before.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 25 July 2024
The name says it all: 14 individual insulated geodesic domes offering year-round glamping vibes and comfort.
—Mindy Sink, The Denver Post, 24 July 2024
Head to Savannah Sunset Resort and Spa, a new glamping experience that’s now open at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey, which is about halfway between Philadelphia and New York City.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 23 July 2024
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Alisha Prakash, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2024
In fact, glamping has only grown in popularity over recent years, meaning that there are more options than ever before.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 25 July 2024
The name says it all: 14 individual insulated geodesic domes offering year-round glamping vibes and comfort.
—Mindy Sink, The Denver Post, 24 July 2024
Head to Savannah Sunset Resort and Spa, a new glamping experience that’s now open at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey, which is about halfway between Philadelphia and New York City.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 23 July 2024
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“Glamping.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glamping. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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