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

Hassan Sleiman, a 45-year-old roofing contractor in Michigan, claims a regimen of seven peptides has eased body pains and boosted his vitality. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 20 July 2026

Workers apply roofing material to a home under construction at the Lilac Ridge community by Lennar Homes in Vacaville, California, US, on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. — Justin Papp, CNBC, 19 July 2026

Siding or roofing material that burns too easily accelerates the spread. — Mira Rojanasakul, New York Times, 16 July 2026

Asbestos was widely used in building materials like insulation, floor tiles and roofing until the 1980s. — Miceala Morano, Arkansas Online, 8 July 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