tamboo
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Meaning · English
A temporary shelter used by soldiers during the First World War.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
We live in tamboos – a sort of cross between a cowshed and an outdoor privy.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “tamboo” mean?
A temporary shelter used by soldiers during the First World War.
Is “tamboo” formal or informal?
tamboo is generally slang.