yurt

noun

ˈyu̇rt How to pronounce yurt (audio)
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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At Hyde Memorial State Park, visitors can even opt to camp in yurts. — Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026 The site expanded its accommodations this year with Airstreams and Quonset huts alongside yurts and campgrounds. — Tamara Dunn, Denver Post, 5 Oct. 2026 Guests can choose from a variety of room types, including classic lodge rooms, yurts, and cabins. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026 Overnight options range from a 27-room luxury retreat to private stone casitas and yurts with hot tubs and rooftop decks. — Jill Robbins, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for yurt

Word History

Etymology

Russian dialect yurta, of Turkic origin; akin to Turkish yurt home

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of yurt was in 1876

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yurt

noun
ˈyu̇(ə)rt How to pronounce yurt (audio)
: a light round tent of skins or felt used by nomads in central Asia
Etymology

from Russian yurta "a domed tent, yurt"; of Turkish origin

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