tent 1 of 2

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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verb

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Recent Examples of tent
Noun
Those looking for the perfect mix of camping and luxury can book one of the property’s safari tents or a Conestoga wagon, which offers that Wild West feel. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 25 Mar. 2025 The shelter is a large tent that holds hundreds of bunk beds, although the agent’s warrant appeared to be for a single individual. Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
Verb
After roasting for four hours at 350 degrees, the turkey should be tented with foil to prevent browning, according to Butterball. Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 25 Oct. 2024 Most canvas wall tents this large require transport by truck or pack mule. Wes Siler, Outside Online, 6 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for tent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tent
Noun
  • The Dominican Republic National Police confirmed 79 people were killed as a result of the roof collapse as of Tuesday night.
    Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • The cause of the roof collapse wasn't immediately clear as authorities investigated.
    Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Afraid their houses may collapse at any moment, families are sleeping out in the open along roadsides near their homes.
    Sarah Ferguson, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
  • In the early evening hours and throughout the night, mosquitoes can no longer feast on anoles, which typically sleep out in the open.
    Denise Hruby, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • For a daybed that almost functions as a hammock, this sling-style piece is complete with a canopy and two throw pillows.
    Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Photo : Matthew Millman The sharp angles of the roof contrast with the soft canopies of the surrounding trees.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Hall and Hind spent months encamped in Eucalyptus’s Sydney, Australia offices, learning how the company’s customer support systems worked.
    Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Mahan said that homeless residents who had encamped around the surrounding areas would receive priority access to the tiny home community.
    Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2025

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“Tent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tent. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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