roofing

noun

roof·​ing ˈrü-fiŋ How to pronounce roofing (audio)
ˈru̇-
Synonyms of roofingnext
: material for a roof

Examples of roofing in a Sentence

asphalt shingles used for roofing He did some roofing in the summer.
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His announcement made clear that baseball is behind him, with his focus now turning toward building a roofing business — a career move few would have predicted when the former Dodgers third baseman was still chasing big league opportunities. Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Boaz Clark, the owner and founder of Firebrand Roofing and Construction, said being up on a roof and working this job can come with temperatures that are 20 to 50 degrees hotter due to elevation and roofing shingles absorbing heat from the sun. Rashad Williams, CBS News, 1 July 2026 Only construction waste will be accepted at the landfill such as, brush and rubbish, concrete, brick, rock, wood, paper, plastics, cardboard and roofing shingles and tiles. Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026 The page said Beck had worked as warehouse forklift driver for the roofing company QXO and said he was known as a dedicated and dependable employee. Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for roofing

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of roofing was in the 15th century

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“Roofing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roofing. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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roofing

noun
roof·​ing
: material for a roof

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