Tent

Pronunciation: /tɛnt/

Definitions of tent

noun a portable shelter made of cloth, supported by one or more poles and stretched tight by cords or loops attached to pegs driven into the ground

Example Sentences

A1 I slept in a tent while camping.

A2 We set up the tent in the forest.

B1 The tent was spacious enough for our family of four.

B2 The tent was waterproof and kept us dry during the storm.

C1 The tent was equipped with a solar panel for charging devices.

C2 The luxury tent had a king-sized bed and a private bathroom.

Examples of tent in a Sentence

formal The family set up a large tent in the campground for their weekend getaway.

informal Let's pitch the tent over there by the lake for our camping trip.

slang I can't wait to crash in the tent at the music festival this weekend.

figurative She always keeps her emotions hidden, like a tent that conceals what's inside.

Grammatical Forms of tent

• past tense: tented
• plural: tents
• comparative: more tent
• superlative: most tent
• present tense: tent
• future tense: will tent
• perfect tense: have tented
• continuous tense: is tenting
• singular: tent
• positive degree: tent
• infinitive: to tent
• gerund: tenting
• participle: tenting

Origin and Evolution of tent

First Known Use: 1200 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'tent' originated from the Latin word 'tentare' which means to probe or test.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'tent' evolved to refer to a portable shelter made of cloth or other materials that is supported by poles or ropes. The usage of the word expanded to include various types of temporary structures used for camping, shelter, or military purposes.