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noun

ˈrüf How to pronounce roof (audio)
Definition of roofnext
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as in canopy
a raised covering over something for decoration or protection the roof of the pavilion leaks when it rains

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2
as in house
the place where one lives as long as you're living under my roof, you'll obey my rules

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roof

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verb

as in to house
to provide with living quarters or shelter fed and roofed the emergency volunteers for a week

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Recent Examples of roof
Noun
Especially if that data center has a giant target on its roof. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026 Reynolds recommends 2 to 3 feet of dirt on the roof to keep the cellar from freezing. — Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 3 Aug. 2026
Verb
It was modeled after canal packet boats of yore, which were squat and flat-roofed to fit beneath the low railroad bridges that crossed the canal. — Betsy Andrews, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026 Former Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Sheldon Neuse, 31, has announced his retirement from professional baseball, embarking on a new career as a roofing company owner in Dallas-Fort Worth. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for roof
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roof
  1. canopy
  2. house
  3. shelter
  4. tent
  5. residence
  6. accommodate
  7. ceiling
  8. abode
Noun
  • With the synthetic turf, there’s no concern about the shade from the existing tree canopy and playing conditions will be consistent.
    — Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Although vendors at the various farmers markets are often under tents or canopies, those can collect heat as the day progresses.
    — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of canopy
Noun
  • Allen said the house needed to be gutted, the inside was deteriorating and termites were eating at the doors.
    — Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
  • New Delhi — For decades, India was relegated to fashion’s backyard, with its embroidery and garment export houses manufacturing everything from ready-to-wear to couture for the world’s biggest luxury brands.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
Definition of house
Verb
  • Owners of a tea shop, Harnam Singh and his wife, Banto, are forced to flee their home, yet they are sheltered by Rajo, a Muslim woman who protects them despite opposition within her family.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026
  • On Monday, a woman who briefly sheltered at Kim’s stall called to thank the family for keeping her safe.
    — Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 28 July 2026
Definition of shelter
Noun
  • In the late 1800s, when commercial whaling ended, cottages, tents, and boats were available to rent here.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
  • The event will have craft beer, brat tents, pony rides, a petting zoo and a kids’ area.
    — Nathan Pilling July 29, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026
Definition of tent
Noun
  • Since the new tax was created, many New Yorkers claim the city’s property rolls are out of date and properties that were once considered a second home are now their primary residence.
    — Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Pastore’s death was announced after his body was discovered Saturday in his Bronx residence by a neighbor.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of residence
Verb
  • Book a stay at the Evergreen House, a dog-friendly rental in Flagstaff that can accommodate up to eight guests.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Its load-bearing capacity has been improved to accommodate the needs of larger scientific research equipment during expeditions.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of accommodate
Noun
  • Where OpenAI wants federal law to override the states, Anthropic favors preserving state AI laws unless Congress passes something at least as strong, framing preemption as a floor to build on rather than a ceiling to impose.
    — Paulo Carvão, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The design is laid-back and a little bit funky, just like Austin, with minimalist furnishings, warm natural materials, and local artwork, plus floor-to-ceiling windows that draw your attention out to Austin’s natural beauty.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of ceiling
Noun
  • Originally built to showcase the Celanese Corporation’s synthetic textiles, the four-bedroom, four-bath abode has since been renovated and expanded with a new kitchen and primary suite.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 31 July 2026
  • The pair drove four hours early Saturday to be here from their summer abode in Wyoming.
    — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 18 July 2026
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