Mas Camp

Pronunciation: /mæs kæmp/

Definitions of mas camp

noun a place where carnival costumes are designed, created, and stored

Example Sentences

A1 I went to the mas camp to learn how to make traditional carnival costumes.

A2 At the mas camp, they were busy preparing for the upcoming parade.

B1 The mas camp is where all the carnival bands gather to create their elaborate costumes.

B2 Visiting the mas camp gave me a better understanding of the cultural significance of carnival.

C1 The mas camp is a hub of creativity and craftsmanship during the carnival season.

C2 The mas camp is a vital part of the community, preserving and celebrating traditional carnival arts.

Examples of mas camp in a Sentence

formal The mas camp is where the carnival costumes are designed and created.

informal We're going to the mas camp to help with costume fittings.

slang I heard the mas camp is the place to be for all the carnival fun.

figurative The mas camp is like a creative hub where ideas come to life in vibrant costumes.

Grammatical Forms of mas camp

• past tense: mas camped
• plural: mas camps
• comparative: more mas camp
• superlative: most mas camp
• present tense: mas camps
• future tense: will mas camp
• perfect tense: has mas camped
• continuous tense: is mas camping
• singular: mas camp
• positive degree: very mas camp
• infinitive: to mas camp
• gerund: mas camping
• participle: mas camped

Origin and Evolution of mas camp

First Known Use: 1900 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'mas camp' originated in Trinidad and Tobago as a shortened form of 'masquerade camp'. It refers to a place where carnival bands gather to prepare for the annual carnival celebrations.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'mas camp' has become synonymous with the vibrant and creative process of designing and creating costumes for carnival bands, as well as the social gatherings and rehearsals that take place in these camps leading up to the carnival festivities.