noun

yeti

YEH-tee

Yeti (noun) means a legendary ape-like creature said to live in the snowy Himalayan mountains. Example: “Local folklore describes the yeti as a shy, elusive creature that avoids humans.”

noun

A legendary ape-like creature said to live in the snowy Himalayan mountains.

"Local folklore describes the yeti as a shy, elusive creature that avoids humans."

How to use yeti

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA mythical "abominable snowman" said to roam the Himalayas.

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Word forms

yeti plural, yetis plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from Tibetan, from words meaning roughly "rocky" or "wild place" plus "bear" — first recorded in English around 1937.

· First attested 1937

Class of 1937 yeti joined the language around 1937.

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Rhymes for yeti

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Frequently asked questions

What does “yeti” mean?

The word “yeti” means a legendary ape-like creature said to live in the snowy Himalayan mountains. In plain terms, a mythical "abominable snowman" said to roam the Himalayas.

How do you pronounce “yeti”?

“Yeti” is pronounced YEH-tee (/ˈjɛ.ti/ in IPA).

How do you use “yeti” in a sentence?

Here is “yeti” used in a sentence: “Local folklore describes the yeti as a shy, elusive creature that avoids humans.”

What part of speech is “yeti”?

“Yeti” is a noun.

Where does the word “yeti” come from?

The word “yeti” dates back to around 1937. Borrowed from Tibetan, from words meaning roughly "rocky" or "wild place" plus "bear" — first recorded in English around 1937.

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