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noun

ˈtent

Definition of tent

as in roof

a raised covering over something for decoration or protection a huge tent was erected for the outdoor wedding reception

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Malachi Toney to injury tent Malachi Toney hobbled off the field midway through UM’s first drive of the second half. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026 That’s the tent and the pole that prevents you from launching services sooner rather than later. — Nilay Patel, The Verge, 17 Oct. 2026

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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 See All Example Sentences for tent

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Flames engulfed the 19th-century City Hall in the city of Limoges, in central France, causing its roof to collapse and nearly destroying the building.

— SYLVIE CORBET, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
Concept plans call for significant changes to the north, south and west sides of the museum, as well as its roof.

— Neil Nakahodo, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of roof

Noun

Nearby is Mastro's steakhouse, and right outside is a canopy of majestic oak trees and cascading fountains.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026
Clad in bright yellow construction vests, the group of about 40 illegally painted thick white continental crosswalks at the spot where neighbors had created a canopy of hanging sneakers.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

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