roofing

noun

roof·​ing ˈrü-fiŋ How to pronounce roofing (audio)
ˈru̇-
Synonyms of roofingnext
: material for a roof

Examples of roofing in a Sentence

asphalt shingles used for roofing He did some roofing in the summer.
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In 2024 and 2025, prosecutors in Hillsborough and Manatee counties dropped felony charges against a roofing contractor accused of defrauding homeowners after Hurricane Ian. Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026 Is the roofing company a member of the North Texas Roofing Contractors Associate? Dave Lieber, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026 Roofing and Exterior Cladding Similarly, Orr notes that roofing and exterior cladding are expected to become more expensive in 2026, driven by tariffs and inflation. Cori Sears, The Spruce, 28 Jan. 2026 The companies in question included a solar roofing firm, a digital currency company, a pharmaceutical company and a defense firm that makes military drones and other technology. Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for roofing

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of roofing was in the 15th century

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“Roofing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roofing. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.

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roofing

noun
roof·​ing
: material for a roof

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