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
