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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 roofing market, however, is under pressure, leading to flat third-quarter comps for SRS. Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 28 Nov. 2025 Asbestos was used by building and construction industries for strengthening cement and plastics as well as for insulation, roofing, fireproofing and sound absorption. Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025 The property manager tells us the HOA took out a loan to replace roofs on all three buildings, but now blames defects in the new roofing. Megan De Mar, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025 The company also said that fewer major storms and extreme weather events last quarter led to weaker customer demand for roofing materials, backup power generators and plywood. Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 18 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 29 Nov. 2025.

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roofing

noun
roof·​ing
: material for a roof

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