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

The site also includes Sunflower Soundsystem, a tent/club space curated by Floating Points. — Katie Bain, Billboard, 11 Oct. 2026

More than 1,400 Palestinians have been killed since the truce began, and little has been rebuilt as most residents remain displaced in tents, rubble or damaged buildings. — Joseph Krauss, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 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