English Explanatory Dictionary

champing

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. present participle and gerund of champ
noun
  1. The sound or action of one who champs (bites or chews).
noun
  1. The practice of camping overnight in historic churches as a novelty or part of a holiday.

Word forms

champing champings

Etymology

Blend of church + camping; a concept promoted by The Churches Conservation Trust, a British charity that protects historic churches. Registered in the UK as a trademark in 2015.

Related words

glamping
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