temporary camp

Frequency: 5.02.5 per million words

a camp intended to be used for a short time

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Examples (10)

  • The soldiers set up a temporary camp near the border for their overnight mission.
  • Archaeologists established a temporary camp to excavate the ancient ruins.
  • After the earthquake, a temporary camp was erected to house the displaced families.
  • The refugees have been living in this temporary camp for several months, hoping for a permanent solution.
  • Construction workers lived in a temporary camp while building the remote highway.
  • The protesters have built a temporary camp in the city square to make their voices heard.
  • For the weekend survival exercise, the scouts will learn how to build a temporary camp.
  • If the storm worsens, we'll need to create a temporary camp on higher ground.
  • The main challenge is supplying food and water to the temporary camp.
  • A temporary camp provides basic shelter but lacks the facilities of a permanent settlement.