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 Vale can be combined with a stay at Silverstone’s swish Escapade hotel or in a luxury yurt on the inner track. —Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2026

Iceland joins the list, along with other intangible cultural heritage practices such as Finnish sauna, Swiss yodeling, Italian cooking, Singaporean hawker food, and Uzbek yurts. —Lauren Breedlove, Outside, 3 Mar. 2026

While here, guests can enjoy meditation trails and overnight stays in traditional yurts. —Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026

Our group did opt to spend one night at what can best be described as a yurt motel. —The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Feb. 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