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

Since the camp was set up on Saturday, the number of tents in the central square has increased. — ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026

In late June 2025, white industrial tents, generators, and heavy equipment were deployed within just eight days to transform the airport into a detention facility. — Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026

Since the camp was set up Saturday, the number of tents in the central square has increased. — Teresa Medrano, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

Many people prefer to live in the ruins of their houses instead of having tents because the tents do not protect them from any kind of rain or any kind of heat, and there are also rodents that spread diseases. — Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026

The tents are up, the lawn chairs set, and the grills are ready as Dallas Cowboys super fans tailgate for the home opener. — Dawn White, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026

Once the bike parade was over on Friday, many moved inside the park grounds where the carnival rides, food, craft tents and a new adult axe throwing event awaited. — David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026

Attendees could be seen wearing portable fans, seeking shade inside covered tents like The Big Bourbon Bar or inside the Eddie's Dive Bar at the Headbangers Hall activation. — Ruby Grisin, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Sep. 2026

There also are tents of crafters selling their wares and food, such as local honey and more. — Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 16 Sep. 2026