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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Among the new design touches found in the Type 00 EV concept: A long hood, sweeping roofline and fastback profile. Detroit Free Press Staff, Detroit Free Press, 4 Dec. 2024 Strong geometries predominate, whether the sweeping roofline of a Dominican Republic vacation home (AD, July/August 2021) or the internal grid of a New Orleans Creole cottage (AD, April 2024). The Editors Of Ad, Architectural Digest, 4 Dec. 2024 Use pesticides around doors, windows and rooflines. Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 17 Oct. 2024 The low, boxy SUV features a smooth, curved roofline and active aerodynamics underneath to balance airflow. Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024 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 12 Dec. 2024.

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