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

The home’s four bedrooms and laundry room are on the second floor, which also has 9 foot ceilings. — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026

Staff quietly hurried to tape falling signage to the walls, troubleshoot the jumbotron and cook burgers and hot dogs as rain seeped through the grated ceilings of the exterior walkways. — Jaclyn Licht, NPR, 8 Aug. 2026

This means guests have panoramic views of Three Mile Harbor, while inside, high ceilings and a wood-burning fireplace offer a relaxing atmosphere year-round. — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026

The ceilings were sky-high, as were the windows overlooking the park and garden, and the room was spacious—sized more like an apartment. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2026

The spacious restaurant with high, coffered ceilings features a central bar where mixologists churn out artful cocktails. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Thirty-foot glass doors open up onto the Trojans’ practice field from a 12,000-square-foot weight room with towering vaulted ceilings. — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026

Roughly 11,000 square feet across two levels showcases high ceilings and vast walls of glass offering sweeping mountain and ocean views. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2026

The property also has a 3,608-square-foot warehouse in back with an interior loading dock, two loading doors and 11-foot ceilings, accessible from the storefront and East Center Avenue. — Joe Marusak august 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026