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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By early afternoon, many of the tables on Durbin’s rooftop bar overlooking the Square’s stage were reserved. Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2025 Its floor plan reveals a host of coveted features, including a landscaped backyard, a custom wine cellar, seven fireplaces, and a rooftop deck with blue skies overhead. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 19 July 2025 Guests can take video calls from Sky Shed, the rooftop bar with 360-degree views of the mountains, or work poolside at the area’s only saltwater pool. Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025 The nearly century-old hotel at the corner of S. Coast Highway and Cress Street is well known for its rooftop bar, with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean and the city. Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 19 July 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 30 Jul. 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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