campus

Definition

  • noun: the area and buildings around a university, college, school, etc.
  • noun: the grounds and buildings of a university, college, or school
  • often used before another noun

Examples

  • ('US, somewhat old-fashioned') The quarterback of the football team is a real 'big man on campus'. [=he is important and well-known]

  • She prefers living 'off campus'. [=she prefers not living in the dormitories/housing provided by the school]

  • How do you like living 'on campus'? [=in the dormitories/housing provided by the school]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) l can't believe you never brought me up here! -Tennis whites? Mission to Mars! -l know, l know, l know. Check this out! Kung fu fighting. Campus hero with matching sports pennant, huh? Flower power! Oh, Ken! No one appreciates clothes here, Barbie. No one. Ken, would you (..)
    2010 Toy Story 3
  • (..) Sycamore. Okay, enter! Please don't be far. Please, please! Right around the corner? lt's right around the corner! l'm going to college! Look at me! l'm big toy on campus! Hello! -Hey, l'll see you at the sock hop. -Okay, Potsie. Hey, listen. lf any of you guys ever get to Sunnyside Daycare, (..)
    2010 Toy Story 3