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

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Every few months, another sleek electric coupe emerges with rounded fenders, a sloping roofline, and enough rear haunch to invite inevitable comparisons. New Atlas, 25 July 2026 Inspect decks, sheds, rooflines, crawl spaces, and other sheltered areas regularly throughout spring and early summer. Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 19 July 2026 Nests hidden inside wall voids, attics, crawl spaces, sheds, or rooflines can be difficult to reach safely. Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 17 July 2026 The castellated tower, slate rooflines, brickwork and leaded-glass windows gave the estate the moody, old-money gravitas that Batman’s producers needed for the Wayne family seat. David Hochman, Forbes.com, 10 July 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 2 Aug. 2026.

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