tent — a portable shelter made of cloth or plastic supported by poles and ropes
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a portable shelter made of cloth or plastic supported by poles and ropes
Pronunciation (IPA): /tent/
Example Sentences
- My tent collapsed because I forgot to stake it properly - now I look like a camping amateur!
- The circus tent was so big that three elephants could dance inside.
- We need to set up the emergency tent before the storm arrives.
tent
NOUN[/tent/]
a portable shelter made of cloth or plastic supported by poles and ropes
a family works together to set up a large orange dome-shaped tent on a grassy clearing. The father holds one corner while the mother stretches the cloth material over metal poles. The tent's fabric billows in the gentle breeze as they secure the guy ropes to metal stakes. Their two children help by holding tent stakes and watching the portable shelter take shape. Other campers in the background admire the well-organized campsite. a portable shelter made of cloth supported by poles and ropes being assembled for outdoor use
The tent with bent poles got sent away by the wind!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'tentus', meaning 'stretched' or 'extended'. In ancient Rome, it referred to temporary portable shelters that soldiers would pitch during military campaigns, emphasizing the structure's characteristic of being spread or stretched out.
Breakdown
tent- (from Latin tentus, meaning stretched or extended) + -um (neuter singular nominative ending). The root reflects the essential function of a tent as a structure that stretches canvas or fabric across a frame.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My tent collapsed because I forgot to stake it properly - now I look like a camping amateur!”
“The circus tent was so big that three elephants could dance inside.”
“We need to set up the emergency tent before the storm arrives.”
“The wedding tent was decorated with beautiful flowers and lights.”
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