tent

noun B1 Neutral

Travel

Meaning

A tent is a portable shelter made of fabric that is supported by poles and used for camping or outdoor events.

💡 Be careful not to confuse "tent" with "tend," which means to take care of something.

Example Sentences

Can you help me set up the tent ?

The tent did not protect us from the heavy rain .

We set up the tent near the river for camping .

We set up the tent quickly before it started raining .

Word in Context

Last weekend I went camping with two friends near a small lake . We set up a tent under some tall trees and then walked to the shore . While we were cooking dinner , the sky became cloudy , so we moved our food into the tent to keep it dry . At night we sat quietly and listened to the water and the wind . In the morning the sun came out and we made hot tea before packing our bags .

Common Phrases

set up a tent sleep in a tent camping tent

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