roofline

noun

roof·​line ˈrüf-ˌlīn 

ˈru̇f-

: the profile of a roof (as of a house)

Examples of roofline in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The flat roofline and angled exterior are complemented by a curving stair and lush garden just beyond. —Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2026

Situate feeders away from tree limbs and in areas that don’t allow squirrels to climb or jump to them-- that means at least 10 to 15 feet from tree limbs, rooflines and decks. —Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026

This being Nantucket, the team contended with stringent zoning regulations governing building footprints, rooflines, and window heights; finessing the layout felt like expert-level Tetris. —David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026

Those drawn to that kind of fantasy retreat, however, might find a 1970s West Coast home—nestled into a granite boulder field and distinguished by a roofline with deep, scalloped eaves—an appealing alternative. —Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 7 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for roofline

• affine
• airline
• align
• aline
• assign
• baseline
• beamline
• benign
• bloodline
• bovine
• byline
• canine