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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The building’s second floor will house a full-service restaurant, though the concept has not been finalized, and the third floor will function as a rooftop bar. Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 4 July 2026 The fireworks will launch from six barges on the Allegheny, Ohio and Monongahela rivers, as well as rooftops. Finch Walker, USA Today, 4 July 2026 The elevated section of the cabin also features a large rooftop terrace, ideal for enjoying the sun during the day, or sleeping under the stars at night. Bridget Borgobello july 03, New Atlas, 4 July 2026 Photos taken in the photo booth at the Somewhere Special rooftop bar. Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 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 4 Jul. 2026.

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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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