Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pitch-a-tent

verb
/pɪtʃ ə tɛnt/
Definition
To set up a tent in a specific location, often for camping or outdoor activities.
Examples
  • Every summer, we would pitch-a-tent by the lake and spend the weekend camping with friends.
  • He learned how to pitch-a-tent quickly from watching camping tutorials online.
  • After a long hike, they decided to pitch-a-tent in a clearing near the river.
Meaning
The phrase ‘pitch-a-tent’ refers to the action of erecting a tent in preparation for sleeping or sheltering in outdoor settings.
Synonyms
  • set up camp
  • erect a tent
  • establish a campsite