1. dome-shaped dwellings traditionally built by certain Native American peoples, typically made with a framework of poles covered with bark, hides, or mats

Examples

• The Ojibwe people traditionally lived in wigwams during certain seasons.
• The museum displayed a replica of a birchbark wigwam.
• Native American children learned to help build wigwams from their elders.
• The wigwams were designed to be portable and weather-resistant.
• Archaeologists found evidence of ancient wigwams at the site.
• The cultural center teaches visitors about traditional wigwam construction.