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

For instance, a roofing company serving coastal areas might mention how salt air impacts material choices or maintenance schedules. —Oleg Levitas, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025

Waddell is even farther west, out past the old citrus groves and Luke Air Force Base, whose fighter jets would intermittently rattle the thin walls and corrugated roofing of my classroom for the next six weeks. —Chandler Fritz, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025

Heitsch said that frequent re-roofing is the main problem with materials like asphalt shingles in a storm-prone area. —Cd Goette-Luciak, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025

Air-quality tests at Kyrene de la Sierra Elementary School in Phoenix revealed elevated levels for 21 chemicals after a roofing project. —Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 13 Aug. 2025

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