glamping, n.
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Origin: Formed within English, by blending. Etymons: glamour n., glamorous adj., camping n.2
A form of camping that involves accommodation and facilities more luxurious than those associated with traditional camping.
2005 Guardian 19 Feb. (Travel section) 6/5
These days it's more ‘glamping’ than camping, with the best companies offering state-of-the-art pre-erected tents and luxe mobile homes with ensuite bathrooms that feel like an Oscar-winner's trailer.
2008 Business Rev. Weekly
(Austral.)
23 Oct. 19/1
Glamping is likely to satisfy any city slicker seeking a little refuge in nature—without foregoing any of life's luxuries.
2012 J. Fagan Panopticon
(2013)
xx. 214
That's called glamping..cos the lassies at the VW have candles, and wine, and beanbags all out around where they are sitting.
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