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 firm holds a full Class B general contracting license with an unlimited monetary bid limit, as well as multiple specialty licenses, including painting, roofing, masonry, concrete, and steel, among others. Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 13 Nov. 2025 Have a licensed roofing contractor inspect and repair issues before winter, especially in snowy areas where heavy snow can worsen roof damage. Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Nov. 2025 The roofing appears installed, minus the shingles. Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025 The district identified a number of facilities for improvement, which would include security upgrades, roofing and flooring upgrades, and HVAC improvements across the district. Lily Altavena, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 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 17 Nov. 2025.

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roofing

noun
roof·​ing
: material for a roof

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