1. a cone-shaped tent traditionally used by some Native American peoples, made of animal skins or canvas stretched over a framework of poles

Examples

• The family set up their tepee near the river for the summer gathering.
• Children learned how to construct a model tepee using sticks and fabric.
• The museum displayed an authentic Plains Indian tepee from the 1800s.
• Smoke rose from the opening at the top of the tepee.
• The camping store sold modern tepees for outdoor enthusiasts.
• Native American tribes could quickly assemble and disassemble their tepees when moving.