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tents

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈtɛnts// UK //tˈɛnts// tents

n. portable shelters made of cloth or plastic that you use for sleeping outside. They are held up by poles and ropes and are common for camping trips.

n. portable shelters consisting of fabric or other material draped over or attached to a frame of poles or a supporting rope.


SIMPLE

We slept in tents during our camping trip.

CONTEXTUAL

The hikers pitched their tents near the river before the sun went down.

COMPLEX

During the music festival, thousands of colorful tents covered the hillside, creating a temporary city for the attendees who stayed overnight.

Synonyms
Usage

Plural form of 'tent'.

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