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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Rear passengers enjoy generous legroom, though taller riders may find headroom tight due to the sloped roofline. Josh Max, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025 The two-door’s exterior, which was penned by Wolfgang Möbius, was defined by three main elements: clean lines, a long nose, and a fastback style roofline. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 23 July 2025 The new branding includes multiple nods to the city and region, according to the WNBA, including the 12 bridges that connect the city from east to west, the curved roofline of the team's home arena, the Moda Center, and the silhouette of Mount Hood, the highest point in Oregon. Ali McCadden, CNBC, 15 July 2025 The fastback roofline starts at the B-pillar, and the long dash-to-axle ratio gives it a sleek stance. Josh Max, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025 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 22 Aug. 2025.

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