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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The stylish rooftop oasis serves creative cocktails alongside breathtaking vistas of the old town, coastline, and countryside—complete with a gleaming infinity pool. Megan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025 Rosa Sky in Brickell is inviting folks to rise to the occasion, on their 22nd floor rooftop. Miami Herald, 27 Dec. 2025 The pair got engaged after five years together at Overstory, a rooftop cocktail bar on the 64th floor of a New York City skyscraper offering stunning views of the city. Jillian Sederholm, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Dec. 2025 In the post shared, Towns is seen down on one knee on the rooftop of a building overlooking New York City, proposing to the beauty, who is overcome with emotion. Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 26 Dec. 2025 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 29 Dec. 2025.

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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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