roofline

noun

roof·​line ˈrüf-ˌlīn How to pronounce roofline (audio)
ˈru̇f-
: the profile of a roof (as of a house)

Examples of roofline in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The long, flat roofline and the silhouette of two open wings are complemented by lighting installations and metal decorations on the facade that replicate the intricate markings of a dragonfly. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2024 The 150,000-square-foot building, with curvaceous rooflines accented in red, is destined for the wrecking ball as early as June. John Aguilar, The Denver Post, 21 Jan. 2024 Set behind a gated driveway, the townhouse was originally designed in the Arts and Crafts style by architects Eustace Balfour and High Thackery Turner, with a red brick facade accented by Portland stone bay windows and a gabled roofline. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2024 Thanks to the classic bubble roofline, the 911 has plenty of headroom for a helmet; meanwhile, in the Corvette, a taller driver's brain bucket bangs into the headliner. Dave Vanderwerp, Car and Driver, 5 July 2023 The second and third levels offer views of its neighboring rooflines and hold a guest bedroom with walls of glass and a Terrazzo-tiled shower. Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 3 Feb. 2024 The side profile of the Ioniq 7 shows its windscreen is steeply raked and a sloping roofline at the rear, unlike the boxy Kia EV9—and both are based on the same E-GMP platform. Jeremy White, WIRED, 1 Jan. 2024 Featuring distinctive rooflines and facades, saltbox-style houses are an iconic example of American colonial architecture. Elizabeth Sweet, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2023 Tucked into its curved roofline on the second floor is a large studio/guest space and a wet room-style bathroom. Mark David, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of roofline was in 1857

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“Roofline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roofline. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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