tent
UK: tent | US: tent
n. a portable shelter made of cloth or similar material, supported by poles and ropes
n. (medical) a sterile covering for a wound or surgical site
n. (historical) a tent-like structure used for ceremonies or gatherings
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The word "tent" traces back to the Latin tenta (feminine of tentus, past participle of tendere, meaning "to stretch"). This reflects the original concept of a stretched fabric shelter. The term passed into Old French as tente before entering Middle English. Its core meaning has remained remarkably consistent, emphasizing the stretched or tensioned nature of the structure.
We pitched a tent near the lake for our camping trip.
The doctor applied a sterile tent over the burn wound.
Medieval markets often featured colorful tents for merchants.
The wind tore through the thin fabric of the tent during the storm.
She unzipped the tent flap to watch the sunrise.