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

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

Kuma pulled the curved awning in the hotel’s inner courtyard, for example, from the eye-catching karahafu gable roof on the front of the theater. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 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

But the Victorian-style castle hotel, with its red-gable roofs, whimsical turrets, and more than 100 fireplaces, has, for decades, drawn whodunnit enthusiasts to its signature Murder Mystery Weekends. —Angela Lian, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 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