yurt

noun

ˈyu̇rt 

ˈyərt

: a circular domed tent of skins or felt stretched over a collapsible lattice framework and used by pastoral peoples of inner Asia

also : a structure that resembles a yurt usually in size and design

Illustration of yurt

Examples of yurt in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Several lodging options are available, including camping, cabin rentals, treehouse and yurt stays, as well as nearby hotels. —Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025

Visitors can even stay the night through its various lodging options including cabins, campgrounds and yurts. —Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025

Six of its campsites, each available to reserve through recreation.gov, offer yurts including queen beds with linens, down comforters and pillows, along with two nightstands and an oversized rug. —Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2025

Accommodation is in a private ger camp– think yurts – on the steppe. —Everett Potter, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Russian dialect yurta, of Turkic origin; akin to Turkish yurt home

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for yurt

• blurt
• chert
• curt
• dirt
• flirt
• girt
• hurt
• peart
• pert
• shirt
• skirt
• spurt

Kids Definition

yurt

noun

ˈyu̇(ə)rt 

: a light round tent of skins or felt used by nomads in central Asia

Etymology

from Russian yurta "a domed tent, yurt"; of Turkish origin