Wigwam (Noun)
Meaning
A Native American lodge frequently having an oval shape and covered with bark or hides.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The Native American tribe built a large wigwam in the center of their village to serve as a community gathering place.
- The wigwam was made of bent saplings covered with layers of birchbark and animal hides, providing insulation and protection from the elements.
- As I walked through the forest, I stumbled upon an old wigwam that had been abandoned for many years, its once-sturdy structure now weathered and worn.
- The wigwam was adorned with intricate carvings and beadwork, reflecting the tribe's rich cultural heritage.
- Inside the wigwam, the air was thick with the smell of smoke and cooked meat, and the sound of laughter and storytelling filled the air.