roofing

noun

roof·​ing ˈrü-fiŋ How to pronounce roofing (audio)
ˈru̇-
Synonyms of roofingnext
: material for a roof

Examples of roofing in a Sentence

asphalt shingles used for roofing He did some roofing in the summer.
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The report found that excessive moisture had caused the adhesive to fail, leaving the roofing membrane no longer properly adhered, according to the lawsuit. Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026 Yet residents who have cautiously returned to Nabatieh have expressed dismay at the huge damage Israel inflicted on the city's neighborhoods and its famed market, where the roofing had collapsed and shops were devastated. Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 15 June 2026 The district’s response provides a full list of vehicles used by district employees, aside from school buses, for jobs like plumbing, roofing and school nutrition services. Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 15 June 2026 That includes routine tasks like cleaning gutters and servicing HVAC systems, as well as larger, less frequent replacements like roofing, plumbing, or major appliances. Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for roofing

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of roofing was in the 15th century

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“Roofing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roofing. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.

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roofing

noun
roof·​ing
: material for a roof

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