rooftop

noun

roof·​top ˈrüf-ˌtäp How to pronounce rooftop (audio)
ˈru̇f-
often attributive
: roof
especially : the outer surface of a roof

Examples of rooftop in a Sentence

They have a garden on the rooftop of the apartment building. He wanted to shout from the rooftops when he got the job.
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Residents say the flooding is unprecedented, with ice reaching rooftops. Sarah Brumfield, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026 The Hong Kong property is currently the largest in the hip pet-friendly portfolio, with nearly 500 rooms slotted between floors 18 to 38, topped with a rooftop swimming pool. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 The coach and reporter spent time together in Sedona, Arizona prior to the league meetings at an adults resort, where they were photographed sunbathing by a pool, in a hot tub, at a bar, and on the rooftop of a bungalow holding hands and embracing. Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026 Later that evening, treat yourself to La Plume Rive Droite, a stunning rooftop restaurant with panoramic views in the heart of Paris offering indoor and outdoor seating, signature cocktails and caviar. Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rooftop

Word History

First Known Use

1564, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rooftop was in 1564

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“Rooftop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rooftop. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.

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rooftop

noun
roof·​top ˈrüf-ˌtäp How to pronounce rooftop (audio)
ˈru̇f-
: roof entry 1 sense 1a
especially : the outer surface of a flat roof

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