roofline

noun

roof·​line ˈrüf-ˌlīn How to pronounce roofline (audio)
ˈru̇f-
: the profile of a roof (as of a house)

Examples of roofline in a Sentence

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Closed, the tent is just eight inches thick, giving it a low profile that helps reduce drag even mounted above the roofline like mine. Graham Averill, Outside, 20 Mar. 2026 Sagging rooflines can threaten total roof collapse, which would create serious damage to your home’s interior, foundations, and walls—repairs that could easily cost tens of thousands of dollars. Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 16 Mar. 2026 Check that gutters are firmly attached and not pulling away from the roofline. Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026 The green cornice crowning the roofline had begun to fade, while layers of black paint and tattered posters peeled from the building’s exterior. Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 1 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for roofline

Word History

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of roofline was in 1857

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“Roofline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roofline. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.

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