teepee

/ˈtiːpiː/

nountee · pee

It’s spelled like two letter names: say “T” then “P” — tee + pee = teepee.

Yes, it's teepee. Remember it’s two long “ee” sounds: tee + pee (double e in both parts).

Definition

  1. nouna cone-shaped tent, traditionally made with poles and animal skins or canvas, used especially by some Native American peoples of the Great Plains (also spelled tipi or tepee).

Examples

  • “We built a small teepee out of sticks and a blanket in the backyard.”
  • “The museum exhibit showed how a teepee was set up and taken down quickly.”
  • “During the camp activity, our group decorated a paper teepee with symbols.”

Synonyms

tipitepeetentlodgeshelter

Translations

ES tipiPT tenda tipiFR tipi

Common misspellings

tepeetipiteepee tee-peetee peetepeteepieteepetepeee

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