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

By the time of the witch trial, the sacred building stood stripped of its roofing and outer masonry—a fleshless skeleton; its giant west window glassless, miming a stone scream. — Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026

Students also earn a certification in commercial roofing skills and attend several career fairs throughout the year, often with copies of their resume in tow, O’Connell said. — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026

In a separate roofing engagement, the client’s name appeared in several forms across its local-search assets. — Oleg Levitas, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

The money was supposed to pay for expenses including roofing, collections, security, landscaping and general renovations, according to investigators. — Chelsea Jones, CBS News, 28 Aug. 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