yurt

noun

ˈyu̇rt

ˈyərt

: a circular domed tent of skins or felt stretched over a collapsible lattice framework and used by pastoral peoples of inner Asia

also : a structure that resembles a yurt usually in size and design

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Around the Globe: Airbnb’s pricing tools handle a variety of accommodations in many different countries, including (from top) a yurt in London, a castle in Ireland, and a tree house in Hawaii. —

IEEE Spectrum, 20 Aug. 2015 Yes, a wooden yurt in the garden where guests enjoy immersive tastings paired with music, part of the Krug x Music program. —

Erica Firpo, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024 For shelter, people tent camp, stay in yurts, or bring RVs. —

Alden Wicker, WIRED, 17 Sep. 2024 From canvas tents perched atop an Alaskan glacier to yurts scattered along the cliffside of California’s Pacific coast, there’s a destination for everyone. —

Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 25 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for yurt