noun
yurt
yurt
Yurt (noun) means a round, portable tent with straight walls and a cone-shaped roof, traditionally used by nomadic peoples of Central Asia and Mongolia. Example: “They spent the night in a yurt on the Mongolian steppe.”
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A round, portable tent with straight walls and a cone-shaped roof, traditionally used by nomadic peoples of Central Asia and Mongolia.
"Northeast of the center's main group of yurts is a new neighbor—the Spruce Hole Yurt—operated by Cumbres Nordic Adventures. This yurt is easy to get to, affords scenic views, and serves up classic touring terrain."
— Brian Litz, San Juan Mountains (2000)
"For centuries, the nomadic tribes of Central Asia used colorful textiles called suzanis as seating, prayer mats, bedding and dividers in their yurts – the traditional tents that were their homes."
— Amy Gunia, Young Uzbeks are finding new markets for traditional handicrafts online (2024)
"They spent the night in a yurt on the Mongolian steppe."
"Some campsites now rent out furnished yurts instead of cabins."
"A yurt houses a Tajik family along the Karakal Lake."
— , Xinjiang – is this really China? (2016)
How to use yurt
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA round, tent-like portable home traditionally used by nomads, and now also popular for glamping.
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- yurts
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Etymology
Borrowed into English from French yourte or German Jurte, ultimately from a Turkic word for "dwelling place."
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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.".
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