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

The campground here holds the distinction of being the only state park campground in Napa Valley and has 56 tent and RV sites, plus 10 rentable yurts. — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2026

Beyond a space to live, the yurt was a sacral structure, based on the belief that the universe itself was shaped like a giant yurt. — Yulia Denisyuk, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Oct. 2026

At Hyde Memorial State Park, visitors can even opt to camp in yurts. — Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026

The site expanded its accommodations this year with Airstreams and Quonset huts alongside yurts and campgrounds. — Tamara Dunn, Denver Post, 5 Oct. 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