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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Head to the rooftop swimming pool surrounded by striped sun lounges and umbrellas. Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2024 Where To Stay Villa Maroc Located beside the city’s ancient walls, Villa Maroc is a whimsical boutique hotel with Moroccan flair and a rooftop offering splendid sea views. Livia Hengel, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024 The California Public Advocates office tags wildfire mitigation as the No. 1 contributor, followed by transmission and distribution investment (in part to pay to connect solar farms to the grid) and rooftop solar incentives. Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024 The increase in high-end units, which boast elegant amenities such as rooftop pools, has given housing advocates mixed feelings. Dan Belson, Baltimore Sun, 26 Nov. 2024 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 6 Dec. 2024.

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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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