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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To view the occultation safely, place your telescope in the physical shadow of a building so the sun is completely blocked by the roofline. Jules-Pierre Malartre, Space.com, 17 June 2026 The undulating roofline imitates the Allegheny Mountains, and 38 steel columns create a canopy reminiscent of the region's forests, Prix Versailles says. Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 15 June 2026 This is why your home should be inspected regularly from the ground to the roofline, says Benson. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 15 June 2026 Its carbon fiber bodywork includes a 'double bubble' roofline, which lowers overall height without impacting head room, and smooths airflow and drag. New Atlas, 3 June 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 19 Jun. 2026.

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