sunroof

noun

sun·​roof ˈsən-ˌrüf How to pronounce sunroof (audio)
-ˌru̇f
: a panel in an automobile roof that can be opened

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The car’s sunroof was open, so the couple climbed through the sunroof, unlocked the doors, and rescued the child, officers said. Paloma Chavez, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025 The mid-grade ADX A-Spec adds 19-inch wheels, ventilated front seats, a larger sunroof, and suede seat inserts for $39,350. Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025 The car had no roll cage, aluminum body panels instead of steel, no power brakes, no sunroof, and no radio, among other weight-reducing moves. Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2025 Jeep Wrangler owners can get a simple net hammock that attaches to the sunroof. Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 25 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for sunroof

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First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sunroof was in 1928

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“Sunroof.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sunroof. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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sunroof

noun
sun·​roof -ˌrüf How to pronounce sunroof (audio)
-ˌru̇f
: a panel in the roof of an automobile that can be opened
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