yurt

noun

ˈyu̇rt How to pronounce yurt (audio)
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

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Cozy lodge rooms sleep two to four; groups of four can also opt for the yurt, which has a rustic kitchen and is heated with a wood stove. Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2025 Marriott said the brand plans to expand the Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy to include properties that feature cabins, yurts, domes, eco-lodges, and more. AFAR Media, 30 Sep. 2025 All yurts offer electricity and complimentary Wi-Fi. Lynn O'Rourke Hayes, Boston Herald, 28 Sep. 2025 Another acts as a primary suite, with the third being a guest yurt. Tj MacIas, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for yurt

Word History

Etymology

Russian dialect yurta, of Turkic origin; akin to Turkish yurt home

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of yurt was in 1876

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“Yurt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yurt. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

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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