noun
Meaning 1
The sound or action of one who champs (bites or chews).
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Standard Lemma guide
champing
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Sound
Pronunciation
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noun
Meaning 2
The practice of camping overnight in historic churches as a novelty or part of a holiday.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: neologism, uncountable
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verb
Meaning 3
present participle and gerund of champ
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
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History
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.