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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Officials believe the dark-colored stains came from rainwater running through roofing materials, according to Wilson County Public Information Officer Bart Barker. Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025 Certain types of roofing materials are designed to reflect more sunlight than their counterparts, leading to cooler interiors. Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2025 Architecture should play a leading role in determining the right roofing material and color. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 25 June 2025 One more thing: Decker & Co. offered positive commentary on its progress with the $18 billion acquisition of SRS Distribution, which closed last year and bolstered Home Depot's ability to serve the lucrative professional contractor market in the areas of roofing, landscaping and pools. Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 20 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 13 Jul. 2025.

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roofing

noun
roof·​ing
: material for a roof

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