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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Workers install rooftop solar panels on a house on May 13, 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Sam Meredith, CNBC, 5 June 2026 The sixth and top floor benefits from unobstructed views of Parisian rooftops and even the Place Vendôme from the room's balconies. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026 The Fay apartment tower in downtown San Jose was built to draw residents back to the city, a sleek high-rise with rooftop views and luxury amenities. Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 4 June 2026 The upper level of the home includes three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a spacious bonus room, a bunk room and a new rooftop terrace with panoramic water views. Joe Marusak june 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 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 12 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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