yeti

noun

ye·​ti ˈye-tē How to pronounce yeti (audio) ˈyā- How to pronounce yeti (audio)

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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 In early March 2017, the pair flew to Kathmandu, spent a night at a yak and yeti hotel, and began preparing for their major trek. Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026 Then came a wild thought that ultimately brought it all together: what about a yeti? Cara Sylvester, Fortune, 26 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for yeti

Word History

Etymology

Sherpa (Tibetan dialect of the Sherpas)

First Known Use

circa 1937, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of yeti was circa 1937

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“Yeti.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yeti. Accessed 15 May. 2026.

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yeti

noun
ye·​ti ˈyet-ē How to pronounce yeti (audio) ˈyāt- How to pronounce yeti (audio)
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