roofing

noun

roof·​ing ˈrü-fiŋ How to pronounce roofing (audio)
ˈru̇-
: 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 Franciscan Health Mobile Market program is getting a boost from local roofing company Korellis, according to a release. Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 27 July 2025 Louisville, Kentucky, for example, offers rebates of up to $2,000 for homeowners who install reflective roofing materials, and up to $5,000 for commercial businesses with flat roofs that use reflective coatings. Ian Smith, The Conversation, 23 July 2025 Construction workers stayed home in droves, roofing and drywall jobs halted, nannies refused to take their young charges to parks and some normally busy neighborhoods became sudden ghost towns. Thomas Elias, Mercury News, 4 July 2025 As the leak at W.A. Wright became visibly worse, the district put out bids to start the roofing project. Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025 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 22 Aug. 2025.

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roofing

noun
roof·​ing
: material for a roof

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