Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
base-camp
noun
/beɪs kæm/
Definition
A base camp is a place where climbers and trekkers rest and prepare before ascending to higher elevations.
Examples
- The team set up their base camp at the foot of the mountain.
- After a long day of climbing, they returned to the base camp for dinner.
- In order to acclimatize, they spent a few days at the base camp before the summit attempt.
Meaning
It serves as a starting point for expeditions and provides necessary facilities for the climbers.
Synonyms
- base station
- advance camp
- launch site
