tent

/tˈɛnt/

/ˈtɛnt/

Tent

a shelter that usually consists of a long sheet of cloth, nylon, etc. supported by poles and ropes fixed to the ground, that we especially use for camping

synonyms : collapsible shelter

a web that resembles a tent or carpet

to tent

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

live in or as if in a tent

synonyms : bivouac

camp

camp out

encamp

Examples

1. We set up our tent at the campsite near the lake.

2. Inside the tent, we zipped up our sleeping bags.

3. We slept in a tent during our camping trip.

4. At the end of the trip, we folded the tent and put it back in its bag.

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