rooftop

noun

roof·​top ˈrüf-ˌtäp 

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

All come with vast mesmerizing views, some overlooking the lake, others facing the green valley, some have terraces; the lake view royal suite has its own rooftop terrace. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026

The six-bedroom, seven-bathroom features a rooftop deck with a retractable glass ceiling, an outdoor pool, and direct access to the sand. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2026

Four days after the season premiere, on a strikingly sunny Monday in October, Simons meets me for a coffee at a rooftop bar overlooking Hudson River Park. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2026

The venue has also become the temporary home of performances originally scheduled at the neighboring Green Lady Lounge, which closed following a rooftop fire in May. — Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1564, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for rooftop

• atop
• backdrop
• backstop
• bebop
• blacktop
• bookshop
• clatsop
• desktop
• eavesdrop
• estop
• hardtop
• hilltop

Kids Definition

rooftop

noun

roof·​top ˈrüf-ˌtäp 

ˈru̇f-

: roof entry 1 sense 1a

especially : the outer surface of a flat roof