tent Definition
- 1a portable shelter made of cloth, supported by one or more poles and stretched tight by cords or loops attached to pegs driven into the ground
- 2a small cylindrical projection on a part, especially for attaching a component
Using tent: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tent" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
We pitched our tent in a clearing by the river.
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The circus tent was huge and colorful.
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The soldiers slept in their tents.
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The tent was too small for all of us.
tent Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with tent
in-tent on
determined to do something
Example
She was in-tent on finishing the project before the deadline.
Example
We pitched a tent in the woods and spent the night there.
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We need to replace the broken tent pole before we can use the tent again.
Origins of tent
from Old French 'tente', from Latin 'tendere', meaning 'to stretch'
Summary: tent in Brief
A 'tent' [tent] is a portable shelter made of cloth that is supported by poles and secured to the ground with cords and pegs. It can also refer to a small cylindrical projection on a part. Examples of usage include 'We pitched our tent in a clearing by the river.' and 'The tent was too small for all of us.' Phrases like 'in-tent on' and 'pitch a tent' are also commonly used.
