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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The page said Beck had worked as warehouse forklift driver for the roofing company QXO and said he was known as a dedicated and dependable employee. Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 22 June 2026 Sorenson said average roofing and siding claims that ran $10,000 to $15,000 four or five years ago now regularly come in at $40,000 to $60,000. Derek James, CBS News, 22 June 2026 Big Red's Appliances experienced damage to portions of its signage and roofing, while sections of the outdoor lumber area at Menards were displaced by the winds, with debris coming to rest near Dave & Buster's. David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 June 2026 Solar farms can use the vast acreage of parking lots and surface areas of suitable commercial and residential roofing that can cool cars and buildings and generate energy at the same time. Patricia J. Kissinger, STAT, 18 June 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 24 Jun. 2026.

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roofing

noun
roof·​ing
: material for a roof

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