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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Some of the homes include private plunge pools or rooftop decks overlooking the ocean. Cynthia J Drake, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2025 During the incident, a gunman opened fire from a nearby rooftop. David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025 Set on a rooftop, the restaurant offers a nearly 360-degree view over Marrakesh’s rooftops and the sun setting behind the Atlas Mountains. Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2025 Police snipers were stationed on a nearby rooftop during the protest, which remained peaceful. Martha Bellisle and Rebecca Boone, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2025 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 22 Apr. 2025.

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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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