gable roof

noun

: a double-sloping roof that forms a gable at each end

Examples of gable roof in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The buildings were made of red brick, which Lathrop toned down, and had stepped gable roofs. — Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024

The villages had steepled churches and houses with steep gable roofs that finish in hip ends. — Ellen Ruppel Shell, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2024

An entire section of bricks beneath the gable roof on the south side of the building appeared to have been dislodged in the storm. — Matthew Kelly april 29, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026

This shed—now up to 74% off—is sturdy enough to withstand winds up to 54 miles per hour, and its gable roof protects against water damage. — Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1759, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for gable roof

• bulletproof
• fireproof
• waterproof
• weatherproof
• aloof
• behoof
• disproof
• flameproof
• foolproof
• greaseproof
• leakproof
• reproof

Kids Definition

gable roof

noun

: a roof having two sides sloping from a ridge and forming a gable at each end