: the profile of a roof (as of a house)

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The extended roofline gives drivers extra headroom, reclining seats, and interior storage behind the seats to keep tools dry and secure. — Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 11 Nov. 2026 Long, thin rooflines appear to float above the walls, while deep overhangs help shade the house from the sun. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Nov. 2026 The Formula 2030 is about the same length as a Polestar 2 but with a very low roofline. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 10 Nov. 2026 Above, the grooves in the wooden ceiling panels pass through the glass wall, pulling the eye out over the pathways and terraces that lead down to the pool with that same pompadour roofline. — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 3 Nov. 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 15 Nov. 2026.

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