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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That's because nobody has any incentive to shout it from the rooftops. Arkansas Online, 24 Mar. 2026 In summer, cocktails migrate to the rooftop Cielo Bar, where Rome’s skyline becomes the ultimate backdrop. Vicki Power, TheWeek, 23 Mar. 2026 However, a binding agreement hammered out with residents more than 20 years ago limits building heights, which would prevent them from adding two stories at Anderson Parking without eliminating the building’s rooftop observatory. Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2026 This downtown rooftop bar embraces a natural atmosphere with many plants throughout the bar. Sacbee.com, 21 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rooftop

Word History

First Known Use

1564, in the meaning defined above

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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 27 Mar. 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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