tent

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Tent Definition & Meaning

1. A portable shelter made of fabric or other materials supported by poles and ropes.

Example: We set up our tent in the woods for our camping trip.

2. To be hesitant or unsure about a decision or action.

Example: I'm tenting about whether to take the job offer or not.

3. A temporary living space, often used by nomadic people.

Example: The bedouin tribe lived in tents as they traveled across the desert.

4. To stretch or extend something taut.

Example: She tented the fabric over the frame to create a smooth surface for painting.

5. A small tower or lookout post used for military purposes.

Example: The soldiers stationed at the border patrolled from their tent to watch for any threats.

Examples of the word tent used in sentences.

  • The little boy loves playing in his toy tent.
  • I sleep in a tent when I go camping.
  • We need to take a tent with us to the music festival next week.
  • My friends and I set up a tent in the park for a picnic.
  • The family decided to buy a big tent for their summer vacation.
  • I need to buy a new tent for my hiking trip next month.
  • We slept in a big tent during our camping trip last weekend.
  • I put up the tent in the backyard for the kids to have a fun sleepover.
  • The children played inside the tent for hours, pretending they were camping.
  • The couple was cozy and warm inside their tent as the rain poured down outside.
  • John and Lisa spent a cozy night in their tent, snuggled up in their sleeping bags. (friendship)
  • The tent flapped loudly in the wind, making it difficult to sleep. (nature/weather)
  • We bought a spacious tent that comfortably fits our family of four. (shopping/family)
  • The children had fun playing in their tent, imagining they were exploring a jungle. (imagination/childhood)
  • We pitched our tent in a peaceful meadow by the river. (travel/camping)
  • The circus performers dazzled the crowd with their acrobatic stunts on the high wire, suspended above a colorful tent.
  • The outdoor music festival provided tents for attendees who wanted to escape the heat.
  • Due to the heavy rain, we had to quickly take down our tent and find shelter elsewhere.
  • The camping trip was a success thanks to our spacious and sturdy tent that withstood the harsh weather.
  • We pitched our tent on the beach and spent the night listening to the waves crashing nearby.
  • Despite the rain, we had a great time camping in our waterproof tent and roasting marshmallows over the fire.
  • After a long day of hiking, we set up our tent in a secluded spot overlooking the mountains.
  • The circus performers entertained the audience inside the striped tent with their acrobatic skills.
  • With only a tent and a backpack, he set out on a solo backpacking trip through the rugged terrain of the wilderness.
  • The protesters set up a tent city in the park to demand better housing for the homeless.
  • After hiking for hours, we finally reached our campsite and set up the tent for the night.
  • The explorer set up his tent in a remote location, far from any human settlement, to conduct his research.
  • The outdoor music festival provided free tents for attendees who wanted to spend the night on the grounds.
  • The circus performers put on a stunning show in a large, brightly colored tent, complete with acrobatics and animal acts.
  • The storm was so severe that it blew away our tent and we were forced to seek shelter in a nearby cabin.
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