1. A low, box-shaped sleigh drawn by horses, used in Russia and Eastern Europe for traveling over snow.
Usage: historical; chiefly Russian
2. A small, portable tent or hut used by nomadic peoples in Central Asia.
Usage: historical; regional

Examples

• The travelers crossed the frozen steppes in a kibitka pulled by three strong horses.
• During winter, the Russian merchants relied on their kibitka to transport goods across the snow.
• The nomadic herders constructed a kibitka as temporary shelter during their seasonal migration.
• In 19th-century Russia, a kibitka was an essential vehicle for long-distance winter travel.
• The kibitka's low design helped protect passengers from harsh winds and cold.