Glampings

Part of speech: noun, verb

Definitions

1. Luxury camping accommodations that combine outdoor camping with high-end amenities and comforts ; temporary outdoor lodging that offers stylish facilities and conveniences beyond traditional tents ; an upscale form of camping featuring well-equipped structures designed for comfort and leisure in natural settings
2. A form of outdoor lodging that blends the experience of camping with the convenience of hotel-like services ; sites where natural surroundings meet glamorous interiors and modern utilities for leisure travelers ; accommodations that provide an elegant, comfortable way to enjoy nature without roughing it
3. Sites or services offering recreational stays in nature enhanced by luxury furnishings and facilities ; outdoor vacation experiences where amenities such as electricity, heating, and plush bedding are provided ; camping options designed to appeal to those seeking relaxation and style rather than rustic survival

Etymology: "Glampings" is the plural of "glamping", so it names more than one instance of the luxury camping it describes. The base word is a blend of "glamorous" and "camping", the two halves fused so that the glam- of the first sits on top of the camp of the second. The blend first appears in print around 2005, in The Guardian, and it is the British press that seems to have launched it. By 2007 it had been taken up in the United States, which is where the upscale camping trend it names gained most of its following.

Synonyms: campings, luxury camping

Antonyms: rough camping, backpacking