Pronunciation

/tɛnt/

Definitions

Noun

A tent (noun) is a portable structure made of fabric or other material, typically with poles and guy ropes, designed to be used as temporary shelter, especially outdoors camping or for events.

Verb

To tent (verb) can mean to set up a tent, but it can also imply to provide temporary shelter or protection for something, like “to tent a wounded animal.”

Adjective

In some cases, “tent-like” can be used as an adjective to describe something having the appearance or shape of a tent.

Phrases

• “Pitch a tent” means to set up a tent.
• “Tent city” refers to a large temporary settlement of tents, often used to describe disaster relief areas or music festivals.
• “Under the tent” can signify a private or informal gathering.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The campers had set up their tents near the lake.”
• Verb: “We’ll need to tent the injured hiker until help arrives.”
• Adjective: “The tent-like shelter provided some relief from the rain.”

Synonyms

• Camper’s shelter
• Quonset hut
• Tarpaulin
• Pavilion
• marquees (plural, informal)

Note: The verb “tent” is less common than “set up” or “erect” when referring to physically putting up a tent, but it can still be used in certain contexts.