Synonyms of tent

tent 1 of 2

noun

ˈtent 

as in roof

a raised covering over something for decoration or protection

a huge tent was erected for the outdoor wedding reception

Synonyms & Similar Words

• roof
• canopy
• pavilion
• ceiling
• awning
• dome
• umbrella
• cover
• shelter
• marquee
• screen
• canvas
• arbor
• shield
• shade
• bower
• pergola
• fly
• sunshade

tent

2 of 2

verb

as in to sleep out

Related Words

• sleep out
• camp (out)
• encamp
• bed (down)
• bivouac
• caravan
• backpack

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tent

Noun

It was blamed for two deaths, including a 74-year-old man found Wednesday near Kauai’s south shore and a man found dead Monday on Oahu after a large tree fell on his tent. — Gene Johnson, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

The Seahawks' quarterback just limped to the blue tent where medical personnel can privately evaluate players' injuries. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 10 Sep. 2026

Verb

Over the next few decades, as Coach K won five national titles and turned Duke into, arguably, the sport’s pre-eminent program, tenting grew increasingly popular. — Storey Wertheimer, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026

Any residents living in the apartment or home will need to vacate for 24 hours while the extermination team tents the space to release a fumigant gas. — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 16 Feb. 2026