: 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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The lodge consists of 26 contemporary white gers, or yurts, ranging from premium tents with en suite bathtubs to spaces with multiple single beds, perfect for groups of friends.—AFAR Media, 25 Apr. 2025 The state park is also home to traditional campsites and yurts.—Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2025 Explore the expansive mud flats and craggy coasts in the afternoon, then watch for planets and stars by camping in the Dark Sky Preserve (sites and yurts available year-round).—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 10 Apr. 2025 Explore downtown on foot, then admire the nightscapes from a Klondike Experience yurt.—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 10 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for yurt
Word History
Etymology
Russian dialect yurta, of Turkic origin; akin to Turkish yurt home
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