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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Hover’s rooftop wind arrays produce more energy per square foot than solar alone. Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025 This event offers a lively atmosphere with rooftop views of downtown Dallas. Admission: Free. Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Feb. 2025 Hotel Demetria is a Brutalist-leaning contemporary tower with 43 rooms and apartments (starting around 3,900 pesos), a rooftop pool and art throughout. Freda Moon, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025 The original plans included a six-story tower, secret tunnels, a rooftop entertainment area, and a wine cellar, but Smith died of pneumonia in 1926 before his dream home was realized. Gulnaz Khan, AFAR Media, 13 Feb. 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 27 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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