rooftop

noun

roof·​top ˈrüf-ˌtäp 

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Investigators used a drone to locate the black bag the suspect had tossed on a rooftop. — Richard Ramos, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026

Guests can pair the menu with panoramic skyline views from one of Atlanta's few rooftop pools. — Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Food and drink The Monarch Club rooftop bar is one of the hotter tickets in town, with Detroiters and visitors alike queuing up in the hotel lobby to ride the Gothic elevators to the penthouse floor. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2026

What followed when Flaco, who had lived his entire life in captivity, took up residence on New York City rooftops and trees is a surprising story revealing the delight, concern, and fascination of millions in the city and beyond. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 31 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1564, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for rooftop

• atop
• backdrop
• backstop
• bebop
• blacktop
• bookshop
• clatsop
• desktop
• eavesdrop
• estop
• hardtop
• hilltop

Kids Definition

rooftop

noun

roof·​top ˈrüf-ˌtäp 

ˈru̇f-

: roof entry 1 sense 1a

especially : the outer surface of a flat roof