roofline

noun

roof·​line ˈrüf-ˌlīn How to pronounce roofline (audio)
ˈru̇f-
: the profile of a roof (as of a house)

Examples of roofline in a Sentence

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Each side has its own entrance, roofline, architectural massing and outdoor space. Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 25 May 2026 The interiors, updated by a past owner, didn’t gel with her own taste, but the original bones still wowed, especially the dynamic rooflines, internal masonry walls, and chunky marble accents like lintels and sills. Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 22 May 2026 Ralph later renovated the property by raising the roofline and enlarging the terraces and windows to better frame the water views. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 May 2026 The Swan is topped with two 47-foot swan sculptures, while the Dolphin features dramatic twin dolphin statues rising above the roofline. Jacqueline Dole, Southern Living, 22 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for roofline

Word History

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of roofline was in 1857

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“Roofline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roofline. Accessed 30 May. 2026.

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