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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Central to the project was an original 1885 historic home which was preserved and added on to in order to make room for a total of 39 guest rooms, a private members club, The Chase, a restaurant, The Huntōn, an all-day lounge, The Diana Lounge, and a rooftop bar. Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026 At The Citadel in Little River, there’s Stanzione 87 as a headliner, putting out Neapolitan pies that rival anywhere else in town, followed by rooftop cocktails upstairs. Eric Barton, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026 The new wing would also include new dining options at different price points including a grab-and-go market and a more upscale rooftop restaurant that will overlook the park. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026 This isn’t the only model that does this, but most models don’t, which is fine for rooftops that aren’t so high. Cameron Martindell, Outside, 3 Jan. 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 9 Jan. 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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