What does TIPIS mean?

Tipis 1. Parts of Speech: Noun 2. Definitions: Tipis are cone-shaped tents traditionally made of animal skins and wooden poles, used by some Native American tribes as dwellings. 3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈtipi/ or /ˈtiːpi/ UK: /ˈtiːpi/ 4. Origin and Usage: The tipi, also known as a teepee, was used by nomadic tribes across the Great Plains of North America. It was a practical dwelling that could be easily assembled and disassembled as tribes moved from one location to another. Today, tipis are still used for ceremonial purposes and as tourist accommodations at some Native American reservations. 5. Synonyms: Teepee, wigwam, lodge 6. Related Words: Tents, yurts, cabins, huts, shacks 7. Example Sentences: - The tribe set up their tipis in a circle around the fire. - She attended a powwow and slept in a tipi for the first time. - The tourist campsite offered tipis as an alternative to traditional tents.