teepee
noun
tee·pee
variant spelling of tepee
: a conical tent usually consisting of skins and used especially by Indigenous peoples of the Great Plains
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Children might get a teepee tent and toys, while older kids might have cards, board games, boogie boards, or a volleyball net.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
Though determinate tomatoes don't need the seriously strong staking that indeterminate varieties do, a bamboo teepee can give them support and encourage healthy airflow, while adding a charming rustic note to the garden.
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Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2026
Additional festivities at the inaugural Barkchella include a make-your-own bandana station, a friendship bracelet crafting area, art for sale from Ohana Aura, apparel from Duvin and a chill zone away from the energy of the stage with fire pits and a teepee for relaxing.
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Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Apr. 2026
The family home was decorated with a giant teepee covered in strands of green leaves, butterflies and pastel-colored balloons.
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Jen Juneau,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
Though determinate tomatoes don't need the seriously strong staking that indeterminate varieties do, a bamboo teepee can give them support and encourage healthy airflow, while adding a charming rustic note to the garden.
—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2026
Additional festivities at the inaugural Barkchella include a make-your-own bandana station, a friendship bracelet crafting area, art for sale from Ohana Aura, apparel from Duvin and a chill zone away from the energy of the stage with fire pits and a teepee for relaxing.
—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Apr. 2026
The family home was decorated with a giant teepee covered in strands of green leaves, butterflies and pastel-colored balloons.
—
Jen Juneau,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for teepee
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“Teepee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teepee. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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