yeti

noun

ye·​ti ˈye-tē  ˈyā- 

: abominable snowman

Examples of yeti in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Artist concept art of the yeti animatronic from Expedition Everest at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Orlando, Florida. — Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026

The attraction's current yeti, nicknamed Disco Yeti, was supposed to move, but early on, its movement was replaced by strobe lighting effects instead. — Eve Chen, USA Today, 16 Aug. 2026

Despite nearly everyone having a 4K camera in their pocket at all times, no clear footage of a yeti and no skeletal record have emerged after decades of searching. — Andy Rose, CNN Money, 8 May 2026

The fact that none of us got to see it, adds to the majesty and allure of the yeti, right? — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Sherpa (Tibetan dialect of the Sherpas)

First Known Use

circa 1937, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for yeti

• betty
• chetty
• jetty
• petit
• sweaty
• confetti
• libretti
• spaghetti
• spermaceti

Kids Definition

yeti

noun

ye·​ti ˈyet-ē  ˈyāt- 

: abominable snowman