Synonyms of ceilings

ceilings

noun

plural of ceiling

1

as in limits

a real or imaginary point beyond which a person or thing cannot go

there's a ceiling on prices

Synonyms & Similar Words

• limits
• limitations
• confines
• boundaries
• lines
• ends
• caps
• barriers
• bounds
• terminations
• extents
• walls
• edges
• fences
• borders
• margins
• extremities
• rims
• termini
• restraints
• hedges
• fag ends
• brims
• verges
• bars
• outsides
• stops

2

as in roofs

a raised covering over something for decoration or protection

we sat around the campfire under a ceiling of stars

Synonyms & Similar Words

• roofs
• canopies
• tents
• awnings
• domes
• pavilions
• umbrellas
• covers
• screens
• shades
• shields
• shelters
• canvases
• flies
• marquees
• pergolas
• arbors
• bowers
• sunshades

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ceilings

Also strikingly forward-thinking given the surroundings—chandeliers, parquet floors, coffered ceilings—was the choice to end the evening with a performance by Danish punk rock group, Iceage. — Zachary Weiss, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2026

The living room is the home’s focal point, according to its listing, with vaulted ceilings, fireplace and walls of glass framing the pool, tennis court, and terraces. — Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026

Within two years, an ingenious tunnel complex was constructed, with arched ceilings and thick walls, and zigzag subterranean pathways to better absorb bomb blasts. — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026

Thanks to the coffered and baffled wood ceilings, noise levels are buffered and kept to a pleasant rumble. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Roughly 6,000 square feet showcases 14-foot ceilings, while vast walls of glass and 3,400 square feet of outdoor space that includes a private rooftop terrace capture views of the Brooklyn Bridge and One World Trade Center. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2026

Questions remain about range, latency, and performance ceilings, but WiCi's promo video at least showcases what the technology can manage, VideoCardz reports. — Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 25 Sep. 2026

Super low ceilings that actually get lower closer to the comic. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026

The contemporary home includes high ceilings, hardwood floors, a kitchen with stone counters, a bedroom with a walk-in closet, and in-unit laundry. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 21 Sep. 2026