rooftop

noun

roof·​top ˈrüf-ˌtäp 

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Nashville’s rooftop bars are a staple on many itineraries, such as The Pool Club at Virgin Hotels Nashville in Music Row, where hotel guests and other customers can rent cabanas for up to 10 people. —Nathan Diller, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025

On-site facilities include a restaurant, rooftop bar, spa, and a gym. —Mia Taylor, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025

And when the sun dips, 12th Knot takes over—a Gatsby-esque rooftop lounge pulsing with DJ sets, seasonal cocktails, and panoramic views that sweep from St Paul’s to Canary Wharf. —Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025

Perched on the edge of a rocky plateau above the village, its sleek, ultra-modern rooms open onto balconies with views of the rooftops below and the Matterhorn beyond. —Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1564, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for rooftop

• atop
• backdrop
• backstop
• bebop
• blacktop
• bookshop
• clatsop
• desktop
• eavesdrop
• estop
• hardtop
• hilltop

Kids Definition

rooftop

noun

roof·​top ˈrüf-ˌtäp 

ˈru̇f-

: roof entry 1 sense 1a

especially : the outer surface of a flat roof