CEFR B2

base camp

noun

Meaning

A principal site used by expeditions as a starting point for further exploration or climbing.

Examples

We established a secure base camp at the foot of the mountain.
The team returned to base camp every evening to rest and resupply.

Synonyms: camp, headquarters, outpost, staging area

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base camp (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈbeɪs ˌkæmp/

Definition

A principal site used by expeditions as a starting point for further exploration or climbing.

Examples

We established a secure base camp at the foot of the mountain.
The team returned to base camp every evening to rest and resupply.

Synonyms of base camp

Words with a similar meaning to base camp:

camp
headquarters
outpost
staging area

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