tents
word · lemma: tent
/ˈtɛnts/
/tˈɛnts/
Definition
Tents are portable shelters made of fabric or other material stretched over poles, used mainly for camping or as temporary homes.
Usage & Nuances
"Tents" is the plural of "tent" and is most often used in camping, outdoor activities, or emergency situations. Common phrases include "set up tents," "sleep in tents," and "sell tents." Not used for permanent structures.
Spanish: tiendas de campañaPortuguese (BR): barracas - tendas de campanhaPortuguese (PT): tendas de campanhaChinese (Simplified): 帐篷Chinese (Traditional): 帳篷Hindi: टेंटArabic: خيامBengali: তাঁবুসমূহ - টেন্টসমূহRussian: палаткиJapanese: テントVietnamese: lềuKorean: 텐트Turkish: çadırlarUrdu: خیمےIndonesian: tenda-tenda
Example Sentences
Many children like to sleep in tents during summer camp.
basic
The campers set up their tents by the lake.
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We bought two new tents for our hiking trip.
basic
At the festival, colorful tents lined the field as far as you could see.
natural
After the storm, some of the tents were damaged and had to be repaired.
natural
We could see little lights shining from the tents at night.
natural