Synonyms of tents

tents 1 of 2

noun

plural of tent

as in canopies

a raised covering over something for decoration or protection

a huge tent was erected for the outdoor wedding reception

Synonyms & Similar Words

• canopies
• roofs
• awnings
• pavilions
• ceilings
• umbrellas
• domes
• shelters
• covers
• screens
• marquees
• shades
• shields
• flies
• arbors
• canvases
• bowers
• pergolas
• sunshades

tents

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of tent

as in camps (out)

Related Words

• camps (out)
• sleeps out
• beds (down)
• caravans
• bivouacs
• encamps
• backpacks

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tents

Noun

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected accusations that Israel has been delaying the entry of winter supplies into the Gaza Strip as severe rains flood makeshift tents, worsening conditions in the enclave this week. — Arkansas Online, 12 Nov. 2026

Gaza authorities say more than 20,00 tents were flooded in just two days. — Lauren Frayer, NPR, 12 Nov. 2026

Seasonal rains swamped tens of thousands of tents across Gaza, where nearly 2 million Palestinians are displaced, according to the United Nations. — Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2026

Among its most noteworthy additions are luxury tents with private pools and Rajwada Library Bar, which now features an innovative cocktail menu. — Shalbha Sarda, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2026

Majed Al-Omari, who lost a limb during the war, struggled to make his way between tents on crutches after the rains tore down the wooden frame and plastic sheeting of his shelter. — ABC News, 7 Nov. 2026

Field Record More often than not, freestanding single-wall designs are applied to four-season mountaineering tents aimed at the extreme weather conditions of high-alpine exploration. — New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026

For larger parties, treetop tents and villas on the property afford even more space than standard rooms. — Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Nov. 2026

The day’s heavy rain helped bring them together under tents at a park next to the early voting site at the African American Research Library and Cultural Center in Fort Lauderdale. — Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026