yurt

UK
/jɜːt/
US
/jɜrt/

Translations

yurtnoun
yurts
pl
UK
/jɜːt/
US
/jɜrt/
The nomads set up their yurt in the open field.
Кочевники установили свою юрту на открытом поле.
yurtadjective
UK
/jɜːt/
US
/jɝt/
Used attributively to modify another noun, e.g. "yurt camp"

Definitions

yurtnoun
A circular tent of felt or skins on a collapsible framework, used by nomads in Mongolia, Siberia, and Turkey.
The nomadic family set up their yurt on the open plains for the summer.
A modern, often semi-permanent, circular structure modeled on the traditional yurt, used especially for eco-tourism or alternative housing.
They spent their holiday in a fully furnished yurt overlooking the lake.
yurtadjective
Relating to, characteristic of, or designed for use as a yurt.
The yurt furnishings included bright woven rugs and low stools.