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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Outside, the home presents roofing composed of composition shingles materials. Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 30 Oct. 2024 Types of verandas are differentiated by the style of roofing and support structure, as well as roof materials—most commonly wood, polycarbonate, and glass. Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2024 But if money is less of an obstacle, solar roofing shingles are great for those who prefer a sleeker finished look. Sami Allen, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024 There's a lot of activity in home services, like pest control for homes, HVAC servicing, roofing and auto services, Filkin says. Richard Collings, Axios, 16 Oct. 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 14 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

roofing

noun
roof·​ing
: material for a roof

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