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

Oak Studio, the property's wellness space, is open year-round and features a cold plunge, a cedar sauna, meditation yurts, and strength-and-conditioning classes. —Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2026

Sky Ridge Yurts is home to cabins and circular tents called yurts. —Simone Jasper may 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026

New this year: reserve a yurt in the vineyard for 6-8 people to enjoy the scenery and some wine! —Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 21 May 2026

Guests have to park in a public parking spot about a half mile away and walk to their yurt, packing only necessary supplies. —Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026

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