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

Back at the hotel, the rooftop pool offers a welcome reset after a day exploring DTLA, while the gym is well-equipped and justifies bringing a set of workout clothes. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026

Their Gowanus apartment has about the same amount of square feet as their old one but has a better layout and access to a gym and a rooftop pool. — Kim Velsey, Curbed, 9 Oct. 2026

This Lincoln Park home, with five full bathrooms, two half bathrooms, a private office and a rooftop equipped with a bar, recently went on the market for nearly $4 million. — Kim Quillen, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

On a recent late-summer visit to Hula Kai, Flanigan, 41, stood on the rooftop and laid out his vision for the district. — Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 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