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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The home’s exterior showcases roofing materials crafted from wood shake roofing / shingles. Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2025 The convenient kit comes with floor and roofing materials, plus nails, screws, handles, door locks, and fixings, which means less time wasted running to the hardware store. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2025 Older homes may require extensive updates to comply with modern building codes, ranging from electrical system upgrades to new plumbing or roofing. Ilona Limonta-Volkova, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025 This includes roofing and HVAC replacements, electrical system upgrades, police-accessible security cameras and other safety upgrades, and upgraded classroom technology and wireless infrastructure, officials said. Phil Rockrohr, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 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 28 May. 2025.

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roofing

noun
roof·​ing
: material for a roof

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