yeti

[ yet-ee ]

noun

, (sometimes initial capital letter)

1. Abominable Snowman.

yeti

/ ˈjɛtɪ /

noun

1. another term for abominable snowman

Word History and Origins

Origin of yeti¹

First recorded in 1950–55; < the Tibetan language of the Sherpas

Word History and Origins

Origin of yeti¹

C20: from Tibetan

Example Sentences

In our own research and more representative surveys, a higher percentage of respondents tend to say they believe in Bigfoot than other cryptids, including the Yeti, Chupacabra, Loch Ness Monster, and, the Mothman.

From Slate

Mountain High has three mountains, an ice rink and Yeti’s Snowplay, which includes tubing and sledding for young ones.

From Los Angeles Times

Mountain High has three mountains for skiers and boarders, an ice rink for skaters and Yeti’s Snowplay, which includes tubing and sledding for young ones.

From Los Angeles Times

In January 2023, at least 72 people were killed in a Yeti Airlines crash that was later attributed to its pilots mistakenly cutting the power.

From BBC

In January 2023, at least 72 people were killed in a Yeti Airlines crash that was later attributed to its pilots mistakenly cutting the power.

From BBC