Illustration of yurt
: 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
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This particular yurt was designed for yoga practice; Mr. Kelley called it the Yogurt.
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Penelope Green, New York Times, 30 July 2023
The grounds include a 100-square-foot spa yurt, a 750-square-foot yoga yurt, and a traditional Finnish sauna.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2023
Glamping options at Out There, off leash include an eclectic yurt, an oceanfront tent cabin, or a treehouse.
—Brittany Anas, House Beautiful, 2 Sep. 2023
Choose from cabins, yurts, cottages, beach access, forest hideaways ...
—Jacqueline Kehoe, Travel + Leisure, 22 Aug. 2023
Snorting drugs in soggy yurts For many, the festival organizers’ calls for sobriety and restraint were interpreted loosely.
—Alexandra Sternlicht, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2023
In addition to cabins and yurts, there are plenty of primitive camping options—as well as creature comforts like restrooms, showers, and a camp store.
—Laura Ratliff, Country Living, 25 May 2023
The cozy interiors of The Lodge of Blue Sky's yurt, which is often used for whiskey tastings, private dinners, and yurts.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2023
At DuPont Yurts, travelers stay in one of the four expertly outfitted structures, which can house parties of up to four or six people (depending on the yurt).
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2023
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Penelope Green, New York Times, 30 July 2023
The grounds include a 100-square-foot spa yurt, a 750-square-foot yoga yurt, and a traditional Finnish sauna.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2023
Glamping options at Out There, off leash include an eclectic yurt, an oceanfront tent cabin, or a treehouse.
—Brittany Anas, House Beautiful, 2 Sep. 2023
Choose from cabins, yurts, cottages, beach access, forest hideaways ...
—Jacqueline Kehoe, Travel + Leisure, 22 Aug. 2023
Snorting drugs in soggy yurts For many, the festival organizers’ calls for sobriety and restraint were interpreted loosely.
—Alexandra Sternlicht, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2023
In addition to cabins and yurts, there are plenty of primitive camping options—as well as creature comforts like restrooms, showers, and a camp store.
—Laura Ratliff, Country Living, 25 May 2023
The cozy interiors of The Lodge of Blue Sky's yurt, which is often used for whiskey tastings, private dinners, and yurts.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2023
At DuPont Yurts, travelers stay in one of the four expertly outfitted structures, which can house parties of up to four or six people (depending on the yurt).
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2023
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Word History
Etymology
Russian dialect yurta, of Turkic origin; akin to Turkish yurt home
First Known Use
1876, in the meaning defined above
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“Yurt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yurt. Accessed 8 Dec. 2023.
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yurt
noun
: 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
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