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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Inglewood police said the suspects were driving a gold Toyota Camry with tinted windows and a sunroof. Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2025 The standard panoramic sunroof is another great example of the genre, removing any sense of claustrophobia in the rear. James Morris, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025 But instead of just barely clearing the lowest part of the hood, McClung grabbed the ball from above the sunroof and crammed in the reverse dunk before crashing to the court. Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 15 Feb. 2025 Rescue mission: Watch a missing dog rescued after more than 24 hours in the snow Watch woman get freed by Coast Guard from car stuck in river Rescue swimmer broke the woman's sunroof to help her escape During the mission, deputies contacted the U.S. Coast Guard for assistance. Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025 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 21 May. 2025.

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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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