rooftop

noun

roof·​top ˈrüf-ˌtäp 

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

But there are plenty of in-house attractions, too, from the art-gallery-style collection of contemporary works to the relaxing rooftop pool to the modern Restaurant H3. — Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2026

The family lived in the Flatiron loft, where Biggart maintained a darkroom and a rooftop garden. — Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026

At the upper end of the price range, CrystalSky Reserve Villas offer 2,612 square feet of living space, rooftop decks, and small private pools. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026

An uptick in people installing rooftop solar panels has provided an additional power boost, Ackemann said. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1564, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for rooftop

• atop
• backdrop
• backstop
• bebop
• blacktop
• bookshop
• clatsop
• desktop
• eavesdrop
• estop
• hardtop
• hilltop

Kids Definition

rooftop

noun

roof·​top ˈrüf-ˌtäp 

ˈru̇f-

: roof entry 1 sense 1a

especially : the outer surface of a flat roof