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 Landing is a modern rooftop deck with views of Baltimore. Kaicey Baylor, CBS News, 28 May 2026 Moonrise had come and gone — at least on paper — but the eastern horizon was a mess of low cloud and distant rooftops. Jamie Carter, Space.com, 28 May 2026 They can be limited to the less desirable spaces in the building, denied entry to a rooftop lounge or a pool that luxury apartment dwellers enjoy. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 28 May 2026 Drinks, rooftop and ice cream La Noche Argentina can also be an opportunity to try a popular drink, Fernet con cola. Sarah Moreno may 28, Miami Herald, 28 May 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 3 Jun. 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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