roofing

1 of 2

noun

roof·​ing ˈrü-fiŋ 

ˈru̇-

: material for a roof

roofing

2 of 2

present participle of roof entry 2

Examples of roofing in a Sentence

Noun

asphalt shingles used for roofing

He did some roofing in the summer.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Berman grew up in rural Wisconsin, with a father who ran a roofing business and a mother who worked in a foundry. — Angela Haupt, Time, 4 Nov. 2026

However, the reports also documented improvements in several areas, including roofing and flooring, ADA accessibility, camera and communication upgrades, kitchen equipment, and body-scanning technology, among other things. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

Equipment is protected by carport roofing, but is not screened in on the sides to prevent the entry of insects. — Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026

The owner of a Connecticut roofing and siding company received probation and six months of home detention for filing false tax returns. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 29 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for roofing

• proofing
• spoofing
• fireproofing
• waterproofing

Kids Definition

roofing

noun

roof·​ing

: material for a roof