roofing

noun

roof·​ing ˈrü-fiŋ 

ˈru̇-

: material for a roof

Examples of roofing in a Sentence

asphalt shingles used for roofing

He did some roofing in the summer.

Recent Examples on the Web

The surface of a concrete floor was about all that remained visible until roofing was in place and a new field installed. —Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026

For the design, Joshy and team also wanted to mix Kerala’s traditional architectural language with contemporary interventions such as glass roofing and a lift. —Vaishnavi Nayel Talawadekar, Architectural Digest, 24 May 2026

Home Depot closed its more than $18 billion acquisition of SRS, which serves roofing, landscaping, and pool contractors, in June 2024. —Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 22 May 2026

An inspector can assess overall roof condition, age and visible storm damage, but a roofing specialist may be needed for a detailed hail or wind damage assessment. —Ryan Brennan may 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for roofing

• proofing
• spoofing
• fireproofing
• waterproofing

Kids Definition

roofing

noun

roof·​ing

: material for a roof