rooftop

noun

roof·​top ˈrüf-ˌtäp How to pronounce rooftop (audio)
ˈru̇f-
often attributive
: roof
especially : the outer surface of a roof

Examples of rooftop in a Sentence

They have a garden on the rooftop of the apartment building. He wanted to shout from the rooftops when he got the job.
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Cool off with a dip in the rooftop pool, or, if the beach is calling, take advantage of the hotel’s exclusive access on nearby Miami Beach. Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2025 The building’s 75 units offer a slew of swanky amenities, including a double-height lobby, 24-hour concierge, fitness and yoga facilities, a residents’ lounge, landscaped courtyard, and rooftop terrace. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2025 The Pendergast project will also include a storefront for Tom’s Town merchandise, a restaurant, a Cocktail College classroom, a new rooftop patio and other amenities. Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025 Additional retail, dining and entertainment spaces are also planned during this phase, with spaces ranging in size from 1,000 square feet to 59,800 square feet and including some rooftop spaces. Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rooftop

Word History

First Known Use

1564, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rooftop was in 1564

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“Rooftop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rooftop. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.

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rooftop

noun
roof·​top ˈrüf-ˌtäp How to pronounce rooftop (audio)
ˈru̇f-
: roof entry 1 sense 1a
especially : the outer surface of a flat roof

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