roofing

noun

roof·​ing ˈrü-fiŋ How to pronounce roofing (audio)
ˈru̇-
: material for a roof

Examples of roofing in a Sentence

asphalt shingles used for roofing He did some roofing in the summer.
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According to immigrant rights advocacy groups and labor experts, migrant children in the U.S. are not only employed in agriculture and food supply jobs, but also in dangerous jobs including construction and roofing. Laura Romero, ABC News, 6 Dec. 2024 The home’s outer structure has wood shake roofing / shingles. Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2024 The stout walls and roof are constructed with wooden beams that support waterproof roofing material to keep the dwelling warm and dry on a blustery spring day. Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024 Impact-resistant roof: Having an impact-resistant roofing material could lower your premium. Liz Knueven, CNBC, 27 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for roofing 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of roofing was in the 15th century

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“Roofing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roofing. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

roofing

noun
roof·​ing
: material for a roof

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