rooftop

noun

roof·​top ˈrüf-ˌtäp How to pronounce rooftop (audio)
ˈru̇f-
often attributive
: roof
especially : the outer surface of a roof

Examples of rooftop in a Sentence

They have a garden on the rooftop of the apartment building. He wanted to shout from the rooftops when he got the job.
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Critics pointed to failures in communication that allowed the gunman to position himself on a rooftop undetected, opening fire before a counter-sniper could neutralize the threat. Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025 The complex’s rooftop boasts a pool and private cabanas. Martino Carrera, WWD, 16 Jan. 2025 One time in Chicago, Block said, Uecker wondered if the buildings behind Wrigley Field also had rooftop seats. Tyler Kepner, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025 Another luxury rooftop restaurant is ready to open on Miami Beach. Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for rooftop 

Word History

First Known Use

1564, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rooftop was in 1564

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“Rooftop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rooftop. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.

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rooftop

noun
roof·​top ˈrüf-ˌtäp How to pronounce rooftop (audio)
ˈru̇f-
: roof entry 1 sense 1a
especially : the outer surface of a flat roof

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