Tent

/tɛnt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A portable shelter made of cloth or other material supported by a frame of poles.

We set up our tent at the campsite before it started to rain.

A temporary structure, often used for gatherings, events, or performances.

The wedding reception was held under a large white tent in the garden.

Any similar structure that provides shade or shelter.

The children played in the tent made of blankets and pillows.

verb

To provide or set up a tent, usually for camping or a temporary shelter.

We will tent the backyard for the outdoor movie night.

Middle English tente, from Old French tente, from Latin tentorium.

under the tent

To be in a covered area, often used for gatherings or events.

to pitch a tent

To set up a tent for living or camping.

tent city

A temporary community of tents, often for housing displaced people or workers.

camping

The activity of staying temporarily in a tent or outdoor shelter.

shelter

A structure that offers protection from weather conditions.

equipment

Items needed for a particular purpose, especially in camping.

A tent that has been set up for illicit activities, often used in urban slang.

That area is full of tenters, out there causing trouble.

Referring to someone who is overly dramatic or theatrical.

Stop being such a tent, it's just a minor issue.