Cool MateMeaning of Tent
a shelter made of a large sheet of canvas, nylon, etc. that is supported by poles and ropes fixed to the ground, and is used especially for camping
In simple words: A portable shelter made of cloth and supported by poles.
Tent in a sentence
- to **put up/take down a tent**
- to **pitch** *(= put up)* **a tent**
- Food will be served in the hospitality tent *(= for example at an outdoor show)*.
- Everyone was sleeping outside in tents.
- The refugees had been living in makeshift tents for a year.
- The reporters were waiting for the winners to come to the press tent.
- There was a long queue of troops outside the cookhouse tent.
- A tent city housing refugees from the war sprang up.
How to use Tent
Use 'tent' when discussing camping or outdoor activities. It is not suitable for formal or indoor contexts, except when referring to specific types of tents for events.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of a 'tent' as a 'tense' space where you can relax outside.
Related words
Collocations with Tent
Common mistakes with Tent
- Confusing 'tent' with 'tarpaulin' — a tarpaulin is a thicker waterproof cover.
- Using 'tents' incorrectly with non-camping contexts, like in architecture discussions.
Tent appears in
Tent in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
خيمة
مأوى متنقل مصنوع من القماش ومدعوم بأعمدة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
তাঁবু
খুঁটি দিয়ে আটকানো একটি বহনযোগ্য কাপড়ের আশ্রয়।
- GermanDeutsch
Zelt
Ein tragbarer Unterschlupf aus Stoff, der von Stangen gestützt wird.
- SpanishEspañol
Tienda
Un refugio portátil hecho de tela y sostenido por postes.
- Persianفارسی
چادر
یک پناهگاه قابل حمل که از پارچه ساخته شده و با میلهها پشتیبانی میشود.
- FrenchFrançais
Tente
Une sorte de petite maison portable en tissu.
- Hindiहिन्दी
तंबू
एक पोर्टेबल शेल्टर जो कपड़े से बना होता है और खंभों से टिका होता है।
- ItalianItaliano
Tenda
Una specie di "casa" portatile fatta di tessuto e pali.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Barraca
Um abrigo portátil feito de tecido e sustentado por postes.
- RussianРусский
Палатка
Портативное укрытие из ткани, поддерживаемое шестами.
- Urduاردو
خیمہ, ٹینٹ
کھمبوں سے سہارا دیا جانے والا کپڑے کا ایک پورٹیبل پناہ گاہ۔
- Chinese中文
帐篷
一种用布制成的可移动庇护所，由杆子支撑。
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Frequently asked questions about Tent
What does Tent mean?
A portable shelter made of cloth and supported by poles.
What is the definition of Tent?
a shelter made of a large sheet of canvas, nylon, etc. that is supported by poles and ropes fixed to the ground, and is used especially for camping
How do you use Tent in a sentence?
to **put up/take down a tent**
Can you give another example of Tent?
to **pitch** *(= put up)* **a tent**
What are synonyms for Tent?
Common alternatives include shelter, canopy, pavilion, awning.
What is the opposite of Tent?
Opposite meanings include house, building.
What words go with Tent?
It commonly pairs with camping, A-frame, dome, row, erect, pitch, put up, blow down, collapse, blow away, camp, city, door, in a/the tent.
What are common mistakes when using Tent?
Confusing 'tent' with 'tarpaulin' — a tarpaulin is a thicker waterproof cover. Using 'tents' incorrectly with non-camping contexts, like in architecture discussions.
How do you pronounce Tent?
US: /["/tent/"]/, UK: /["/tent/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Tent?
Use 'tent' when discussing camping or outdoor activities. It is not suitable for formal or indoor contexts, except when referring to specific types of tents for events.
What CEFR level is Tent?
"Tent" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.