sunroof

noun

sun·​roof ˈsən-ˌrüf How to pronounce sunroof (audio)
-ˌru̇f
: a panel in an automobile roof that can be opened

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This too has also recently been redesigned, with a palette of greens and corals, as well as a sunroof that can be retracted on beautiful days. Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026 Elevating her contribution further, a screen print of her horsehair matrix has been integrated into the sunroof to dapple the light. Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 20 Jan. 2026 One lady, standing up through the sunroof of a large car, was seen waving a massive flag above the vehicle. Keir Simmons, NBC news, 3 Jan. 2026 Mosora discovered the driver trapped inside the wreckage and broke out the vehicle’s sunroof to reach him as flames spread, police said. Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 3 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sunroof

Word History

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sunroof was in 1928

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“Sunroof.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sunroof. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.

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sunroof

noun
sun·​roof -ˌrüf How to pronounce sunroof (audio)
-ˌru̇f
: a panel in the roof of an automobile that can be opened
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