roof rack
noun
: a frame that is attached to the roof of a vehicle and that is used for holding luggage, bicycles, skis, etc.
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Aurora Police Department Video footage shows a woman in a sleeveless white shirt, jeans, white shoes, and what appears to be a white bow in her hair walking down the street when a maroon Toyota 4Runner with a roof rack pulls up next to her.
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Christa Swanson, CBS News, 15 Nov. 2025
Among the changes are a modular roof rack, removable side panels, and a new lighting package, which includes headlights that are 30 percent brighter than before, according to Road & Track.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2025
The model pictured is equipped above base level with a roof rack, rooftop tent, awning and fridge/freezer.
—New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2025
While the roof rack is capable of hauling bikes, my preference is for a receiver-style rack.
—Rob Reed, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
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Christa Swanson, CBS News, 15 Nov. 2025
Among the changes are a modular roof rack, removable side panels, and a new lighting package, which includes headlights that are 30 percent brighter than before, according to Road & Track.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2025
The model pictured is equipped above base level with a roof rack, rooftop tent, awning and fridge/freezer.
—New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2025
While the roof rack is capable of hauling bikes, my preference is for a receiver-style rack.
—Rob Reed, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
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“Roof rack.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roof%20rack. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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