yurt
1 synonym for yurt, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A round, portable tent with straight walls and a cone-shaped roof, traditionally used by nomadic peoples of Central Asia and Mongolia.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Borrowed into English from French yourte or German Jurte, ultimately from a Turkic word for "dwelling place."
Full origin of yurt →Frequently asked questions
What does “yurt” mean?
The word “yurt” means a round, portable tent with straight walls and a cone-shaped roof, traditionally used by nomadic peoples of Central Asia and Mongolia. In plain terms, a round, tent-like portable home traditionally used by nomads, and now also popular for glamping.
How do you pronounce “yurt”?
“Yurt” is pronounced yurt (/jɝːt/ in IPA).
How do you use “yurt” in a sentence?
Here is “yurt” used in a sentence: “They spent the night in a yurt on the Mongolian steppe.”
What part of speech is “yurt”?
“Yurt” is a noun.
Where does the word “yurt” come from?
The word “yurt” comes from French. Borrowed into English from French yourte or German Jurte, ultimately from a Turkic word for "dwelling place.".
