tent
word
/ˈtɛnt/
tent
/tˈɛnt/
tent
Definition
A tent is a portable shelter made of fabric or other light material, usually supported by poles and ropes. People use it for camping, temporary events, or emergency shelter.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly refers to camping equipment: 'put up a tent', 'pitch a tent', 'sleep in a tent'. 'Tent' can also describe temporary structures at festivals, weddings, or markets. Avoid confusing it with 'intend' in pronunciation and spelling.
Spanish: tienda de campañaPortuguese (BR): barraca - barraca de acampamentoPortuguese (PT): tenda - tenda de campismoChinese (Simplified): 帐篷Chinese (Traditional): 帳篷Hindi: तंबूArabic: خيمةBengali: তাঁবুRussian: палаткаJapanese: テントVietnamese: lềuKorean: 텐트Turkish: çadırUrdu: خیمہIndonesian: tenda
Example Sentences
We slept in a tent by the lake.
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He is putting up the tent now.
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There is a big white tent in the park.
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If it rains tonight, I hope the tent doesn’t leak.
natural
We grabbed a cheap tent for the music festival.
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Can you help me fold the tent before we leave?
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