Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

tipi

noun
/ˈtiːpi/
Definition
A conical tent traditionally used by Native American tribes, particularly those of the Great Plains.
Examples
  • The family set up their tipi near the river.
  • During the summer, they would often sleep under the stars in their tipi.
  • She decorated the inside of her tipi with colorful textiles.
Meaning
A tipi is a portable dwelling made from animal skins or canvas, supported by a framework of poles, commonly associated with Indigenous cultures.
Synonyms
  • tent
  • wigwam
  • yurt