glamp: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Low (emerging, niche)Informal, trendy
Quick answer
What does “glamp” mean?
To camp in a luxurious or comfortable manner, often with amenities not typical for traditional camping.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
To camp in a luxurious or comfortable manner, often with amenities not typical for traditional camping.
The practice of combining the experience of being outdoors with the comforts and luxuries of home or hotel; a portmanteau of 'glamorous' and 'camping'. It can also refer to the temporary glamorous styling of a space for an event.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
The term and concept originated in the UK but is equally understood in the US. The practice is popular in both regions.
Connotations
Connotes a middle-class, often female-coded, leisure activity focused on comfort and aesthetic experience rather than survival or ruggedness.
Frequency
Slightly more frequent in UK media and travel advertising, but the term is standard in the global travel industry.
Grammar
How to Use “glamp” in a Sentence
[Subject] glamps[Subject] glamps at/in [Location][Subject] is glampingVocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “glamp” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- We decided to glamp in the Lake District rather than pitch our own tent.
- They're not really camping; they're glamping in a heated yurt with room service.
American English
- Let's glamp in Montana this summer – they have safari tents with king-size beds.
- For her birthday, she wanted to glamp under the stars but with a proper bathroom.
adverb
British English
- They camped, but we stayed glamp, in a shepherd's hut with a kitchenette.
American English
- We vacationed glamp, opting for a furnished dome instead of a tent.
adjective
British English
- The glamp site featured bell tents and a wood-fired hot tub.
- It was a very glamp weekend, complete with prosecco on arrival.
American English
- We booked a glamp cabin in the mountains for the weekend.
- The resort offered a glamp experience with memory-foam mattresses and Wi-Fi.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Used in travel, tourism, and hospitality sectors to market upscale outdoor accommodations.
Academic
Rare, might appear in sociology or tourism studies papers on modern leisure trends.
Everyday
Used in conversation about holiday plans, weekend getaways, and social media posts.
Technical
Not used.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “glamp”
Strong
Neutral
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Vocabulary
Antonyms of “glamp”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “glamp”
- Using it as a direct synonym for all camping. Confusing 'glamping site' with a 'campsite'. Overusing the term for any slightly comfortable outdoor stay.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, it is a recognised blend word (portmanteau) found in modern dictionaries, though it remains informal.
Yes, primarily in the form 'glamping' (the activity or concept). You might hear 'We're going on a glamp,' but 'glamping holiday/trip' is more common.
Camping typically involves basic shelter (tent), cooking outdoors, and shared facilities. Glamping involves more permanent, furnished accommodation (e.g., yurts, pods, safari tents) with amenities like proper beds, electricity, and often private bathrooms.
Almost always yes. The cost reflects the provided infrastructure, furnishings, and amenities, placing it between traditional camping and hotel stays.
To camp in a luxurious or comfortable manner, often with amenities not typical for traditional camping.
Glamp is usually informal, trendy in register.
Glamp: in British English it is pronounced /ɡlæmp/, and in American English it is pronounced /ɡlæmp/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “roughing it in style”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
GLAMorous + camP = GLAMP. Imagine a camping tent with a chandelier.
Conceptual Metaphor
CAMPING IS A LUXURY HOTEL
Practice
Quiz
What is the primary meaning of 'to glamp'?