moonroof

noun

moon·​roof ˈmün-ˌrüf How to pronounce moonroof (audio)
-ˌru̇f
: a glass sunroof

Examples of moonroof in a Sentence

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Add in a panoramic moonroof, heated steering wheel, head-up display and ambient interior lighting, and the MDX begins to feel more like a luxury lounge on wheels than a typical SUV. Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026 Both come with all-wheel drive and panoramic moonroofs as standard, and the GLS even gets the option of a flat-crank V8, as our friends at Car & Driver pointed out. Adam Ismail, The Drive, 1 Apr. 2026 While there’s a moonroof option, the company decided to reinforce the roof to hold up to 800 pounds for things like a cargo box or roof-top tent. Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2026 So are a digital rearview mirror, moonroof, and a 14-inch infotainment system. James Raia, Mercury News, 30 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for moonroof

Word History

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of moonroof was in 1973

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“Moonroof.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moonroof. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.

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moonroof

noun
moon·​roof -ˌrüf How to pronounce moonroof (audio)
ˌru̇f
: a glass sunroof
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