roofing

noun

roof·​ing ˈrü-fiŋ How to pronounce roofing (audio)
ˈru̇-
: 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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Six workers for a small roofing company were apprehended by federal immigration agents in the Lower Keys on May 27 after being stopped. Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025 One of those list originals–and the richest this year–is billionaire Diane Hendricks, the 78-year-old chair and owner of roofing and building materials wholesaler ABC Supply. Kerry A. Dolan, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025 The program allows financially strapped homeowners to remain in their homes by addressing critical repairs such as roofing, plumbing, electrical systems, HVAC and accessibility improvements. Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2025 Hailstones, which can break windows, tear off siding and dent and even puncture roofing material, account for between half and 80% of homeowner insurance claims annually from severe convective storms — thunderstorms that can produce hail and tornadoes — according to St. George. Michael Copley, NPR, 23 May 2025 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 18 Jun. 2025.

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roofing

noun
roof·​ing
: material for a roof

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