happy camper

noun

: one who is content

Examples of happy camper in a Sentence

I was one happy camper when I heard the news.
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Perhaps the biggest danger in the band coming back was whether touring these old songs by Bennington (on top of Shinoda’s contributions, obviously) would feel like Clinical Depression Cosplay… happy campers at play replicating some of the most relentlessly despondent songs ever committed to record. Chris Willman, Variety, 13 Sep. 2024 Some camps run their sign-ups in relative secrecy, choosing not to advertise and relying on parents of happy campers to spread the word. Marisa Iati, Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2024 Just add loved ones to the table — and everyone will likely be happy campers. Perri Ormont Blumberg Fox News, Fox News, 25 Nov. 2023 From the Yeti Roadie Wheeled Cooler that keeps provisions chilled for days to the cloud-like comfort of the Exped Deep Sleep Pillow, our picks will put you on the path to being a happy camper wherever adventure takes you. Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2023 See all Example Sentences for happy camper 

Word History

First Known Use

1957, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of happy camper was in 1957

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“Happy camper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/happy%20camper. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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happy camper

noun
: one who is content

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