: 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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There are nearly 100 campsites of varying types, including glamping tents complete with home decor and coffee makers.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2025
Located in the small, picturesque town of Kennebunkport, Maine, Sandy Pines Campground is known for its lush forests, luxe glamping sites, and creative guest cottages—but there's a new accommodation on its roster that's generated a lot of buzz recently.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 18 Feb. 2025
On the outdoor front, glamping is also part of the Hilton equation now, thanks to a new partnership with AutoCamp.
—Chris Dong, AFAR Media, 13 Feb. 2025
Among his favorite activities here is the glamping, which situates travelers up close and personal with glaciers and a night sky blanketed in twinkling stars.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025
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Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2025
Located in the small, picturesque town of Kennebunkport, Maine, Sandy Pines Campground is known for its lush forests, luxe glamping sites, and creative guest cottages—but there's a new accommodation on its roster that's generated a lot of buzz recently.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 18 Feb. 2025
On the outdoor front, glamping is also part of the Hilton equation now, thanks to a new partnership with AutoCamp.
—Chris Dong, AFAR Media, 13 Feb. 2025
Among his favorite activities here is the glamping, which situates travelers up close and personal with glaciers and a night sky blanketed in twinkling stars.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025
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“Glamping.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glamping. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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