Definition

Noun: 1. Camouflage fabric; patterned cloth: A type of fabric, typically cotton or a synthetic blend, printed with irregular patches of colors like green, brown, black, and tan. Its purpose is to help the wearer or object blend into a natural environment, making them harder to see. 2. Camouflage clothing; a camouflaged garment: An item of clothing, such as a jacket, pants, or a full uniform, made from this fabric. Often used informally to refer to the clothing itself.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Fabric):
  • The tent was made from durable camo to help it blend into the forest.
  • He bought several yards of camo to make his own hunting gear.
• Noun (Clothing):
  • The soldiers were dressed in full camo.
  • She wore camo pants and a plain black t-shirt.

Advanced Usage

• As a modifier: "Camo" is frequently used as an adjective to describe other items patterned like camouflage fabric, even if not made of traditional cloth.
  • He has a camo-print phone case.
  • The video game character can unlock different camo skins for their weapons.

Variants and Related Words

• Camouflage (n., v.): The full, formal term. As a noun, it refers to the general method or materials used for concealment. As a verb, it means to hide or disguise.
  • The animal's camouflage was perfect. (Noun)
  • They camouflaged the vehicle with branches. (Verb)
• Camoed up (adj., informal): Dressed entirely in camouflage clothing.
  • The hunters were all camoed up before heading into the woods.

Synonyms

• Camouflage: The direct synonym and more formal term.
• Disguise: A broader term for anything that alters appearance to conceal identity.
• Concealment: The general act of hiding.

Related Phrases

• In camo: Wearing camouflage clothing.
  • You'll spot him easily; he'll be the one in camo.
• Camo pattern: Refers specifically to the visual design printed on the fabric.
  • This jacket uses a digital camo pattern.

Noun

1. fabric dyed with splotches of green and brown and black and tan; intended to make the wearer of a garment made of this fabric hard to distinguish from the background