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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Stop for a Midday Bite Moonrakers in Beaufort offers delicious food and drinks, served in both indoor and outdoor spaces, including a rooftop with a water view. Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025 Meanwhile, the rooftop deck is primed for entertainment with a putting green, a fire pit, and a sunset-facing lounge area. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2025 The stretch of road, from about 39th to 65th Street, runs north of the building rooftop from which the helicopter had ascended, through East Sacramento and past Sacramento State into the foothills. Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 11 Oct. 2025 Continue the indulgence at the spa, home to a heated rooftop saltwater pool, steam room, and sauna, plus treatments incorporating homegrown ingredients like Canadian maple sugar. Siobhan Reid, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025 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 16 Oct. 2025.

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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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