0 a shelter made of canvas or a similar material and supported by poles and ropes, that you can fold up and carry with you
1 a movable shelter, usually made of a strong cloth supported by poles and held in position by ropes fixed to the ground:
How does it feel to be back in civilization after all those weeks in a tent?
Rain had dampened the tent so we left it to dry in the afternoon sun.
Outside the tent I could hear the constant drone of insects.
We thought we'd insure against rain by putting a tent up where people could take shelter.
At night, they partied together in their big tent, which they had reserved at the campsite.
