sunroof

noun

sun·​roof ˈsən-ˌrüf How to pronounce sunroof (audio)
-ˌru̇f
: a panel in an automobile roof that can be opened

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The ambient lighting has been removed from the rear, for example, and the panoramic sunroof no longer opens. Michael Taylor, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024 Up high, the optional fabric sunroof of Twingos past gets replaced, at least on the E-Tech show car, with a more modern glass roof responsible for letting daylight in. New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2024 Ultra introduces a panoramic sunroof, 360-degree parking camera, 22kW AC charging and a heat pump. James Morris, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024 Going all the way up to the Limited model adds ventilated front seats, a Bose stereo system, a heated steering wheel, the super-wide sunroof covering the cabin, remote parking assist, and a few more safety functions. Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 12 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sunroof 

Word History

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sunroof was in 1928

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“Sunroof.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sunroof. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

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sunroof

noun
sun·​roof -ˌrüf How to pronounce sunroof (audio)
-ˌru̇f
: a panel in the roof of an automobile that can be opened
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