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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Rescue mission: Watch a missing dog rescued after more than 24 hours in the snow Watch woman get freed by Coast Guard from car stuck in river Rescue swimmer broke the woman's sunroof to help her escape During the mission, deputies contacted the U.S. Coast Guard for assistance. Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025 Some familiar details include the vertical multimedia screen, the loop style electronic gear selector and the panoramic sunroof. Scotty Reiss, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025 Introspection and self-renewal were two of many key themes that were taken into consideration when designing the homes, and each residence has a small spa with a sauna and bath, natural light, open-air sunroofs, courtyards, luxury kitchens, swimming pools, and fireplaces. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2025 The Denali Reserve package, adding an additional $3K, which added performance suspension, Bose 16-speaker upgrade, 22-inch wheels and panoramic sunroof. Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 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 26 Apr. 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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