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 suspects were captured on surveillance camera fleeing in a gold Toyota Camry with tinted windows and a sunroof. Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2025 Options include a panoramic power sunroof and rear-seat entertainment system. Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter. Josh Max, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025 Options include a retractable trailer hitch and a massive optional sunroof that can shift from clear to opaque with the swipe of a finger. Scotty Reiss, Parents, 6 Feb. 2025 Put on a beachy playlist, open the sunroof or roll down the windows to let in the balmy breeze, and soak up the ever-changing views of the clear blue waters. Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2025 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 25 Mar. 2025.

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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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