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 condo has 22-foot ceilings, a private cinema, gym, multiple kitchens, yoga decks and a rooftop with a 65-foot swimming pool and Jacuzzi. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 14 Aug. 2026

As ceilings get taller and kitchens blend into living spaces, cabinetry is following suit. — Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2026

Ten-foot ceilings, custom built-ins, and oversized windows define the aerie, while open living and dining rooms extend across 65 feet of direct Central Park frontage, creating an expansive setting for both everyday living and entertaining. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2026

The fire was catastrophic, but the heat stopped short of the full depth, even in vaults – the arched stone ceilings of the cathedral – only about 5 to 6 inches (12 to 15 centimeters) thick. — Giorgia Giardina, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2026

The ceilings were arched and line with skylights, allowing natural light to illuminate the space. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 2026

The unit has 22-foot ceilings, a private cinema, gym, multiple kitchens, yoga decks and a rooftop with a 65-foot swimming pool and Jacuzzi. — Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026

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