shelter tent
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- noun
- /ˈʃɛltər tɛnt/
- The soldiers slept in a shelter tent during their training exercises.
Examples
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They set up a shelter tent in the park.
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We set up a shelter tent to protect ourselves from the rain while camping.
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A basic shelter tent can be assembled quickly with just a few poles and stakes.
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The shelter tent provided protection from the rain.
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During our camping trip, we set up a shelter tent to provide temporary protection from the rain.
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The hikers quickly assembled a shelter tent to escape the sudden downpour while enjoying their picnic.
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For the outdoor festival, we provided a shelter tent to give visitors a place to relax from the sun.
Synonyms
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A shelter of cloth and poles that people sleep in outside
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A small tent shaped like a triangle used for camping or by soldiers
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A shelter made from strong heavy canvas cloth used for camping
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A small, light tent that opens quickly and is easy to carry
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A lightweight tent you carry in a backpack for multi-day hikes
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A small light shelter you carry in a backpack when camping
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A tent with an extra cover at the front that protects from rain and sun
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A small tent with a middle pole and metal bars that open like an umbrella
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly and transparently derived from combining 'shelter' (a place offering protection) with 'tent' (a collapsible outdoor shelter): it denotes a tent used for shelter, typically small and temporary. This noun-noun compounding follows a straightforward compositional pattern common across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both constituent words will readily infer the MWE's meaning.
Etymology
The compound shelter tent comes from joining shelter, meaning a place that protects you, and tent, meaning a light, temporary cover. So people used the name for small, quick tents that give outdoor protection, which is why it means 'a small, temporary tent used for shelter'.