teepee
A teepee is a traditional house made by Native Americans from animal hides and poles.
You might have seen pictures or models of a teepee at school or in a museum. In real life, some people choose to live in tepees for short periods, like during music festivals or outdoor camps. They often prefer them because they're easy to set up and take down quickly. Some cities even have parks where you can rent a teepee for the weekend and enjoy camping in the city.
How common is "teepee"?
Word teepee is considered rare in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions
verb
To toilet paper; to throw toilet paper in rolls over a structure, so the structure becomes draped with it.
Real examples of "teepees" in context
