teepee

/tiːpi/; /tiːˈpiː/; /tiːˈpi/

Definitions

1. noun

A traditional dwelling of Native Americans, typically made of poles and animal hides, covered with a conical roof.

“The family of travelers pitched their teepee near the river.”

2. noun

A structure resembling a teepee, especially a tent or a temporary shelter.

“The festival organizers set up a large teepee as a stage.”

3. verb

To construct or reside in a teepee.

“They spent their summer teepee-ing in the mountains.”

Synonyms

  • tipi
  • wigwam

Antonyms

  • building
  • house