Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
wigwam
noun
/ˈwɪɡ.wəm/
Definition
A type of dwelling used by some Indigenous peoples of North America, typically made with a frame covered in bark, hides, or mats.
Examples
- In the forest, the campers built a wigwam using branches and leaves.
- The history museum has a replica of a wigwam to show how Native Americans lived.
Meaning
A wigwam is traditionally a conical or cylindrical structure, which serves as a home or shelter.
Synonyms
- hut
- dwelling
- lodge
- shack
