Glamping
/ˈɡlæm.pɪŋ/noun
Luxury camping with amenities and comforts not usually associated with traditional camping.
Did you know?The magic is in the word itself: glamping is a blend of glamour and camping, and glamour originally meant a kind of enchantment or magical spell in Scots.
Etymological Timeline
19th Century
Scots
glamer / glamour
“A spell, enchantment, or magical illusion.”
Middle English
English
camp
“An encampment or temporary military lodging.”
19th Century
English
glamour
“Originally, magical enchantment; later, alluring beauty or charm.”
Early 21st Century
English
glamping
“A blend of glamour and camping, referring to camping with luxury comforts.”
Modern English
English
glamping
“Luxury camping, often in stylish or comfortable accommodations.”