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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Meanwhile the Avani Ao Nang Cliff Krabi Resort has 178 rooms, suites and villas; a rooftop bar with ocean views; and a spa and fitness center. Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025 Footage surfaced of the Virginia legends hanging on a rooftop in Paris rapping along to the record in front of a crowd of people. Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 24 June 2025 The demand for rooftop solar comes from all kinds of people, local installation companies said. Max Bearak, New York Times, 24 June 2025 Nightlife Ozone Located on the 118th floor of the Ritz-Carlton, this is the tallest rooftop bar in the world. Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for rooftop

Word History

First Known Use

1564, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 30 Jun. 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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