ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
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1. : a fire usually built outdoors (as in a camp or on a picnic) for cooking, heat, or illumination ; especially : such a fire designed to serve as the focal point of a social gathering
his conduct was the one topic of discussion around campfires — W.E.Woodward
2. : a social gathering of the members of a lodge or local chapter of a society or league
cheery campfires in the hall of George H. Thomas post — Meredith Nicholson