roofing

noun

roof·​ing ˈrü-fiŋ How to pronounce roofing (audio)
ˈru̇-
: material for a roof

Examples of roofing in a Sentence

asphalt shingles used for roofing He did some roofing in the summer.
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The home’s outer structure has wood shake roofing / shingles. Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2025 But solar roofing can be a daunting task—which is where Panda steps in—guiding each customer through every step of the process. Jason Phillips, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025 The district’s architectural firm Studio GC Architecture + Interiors of Chicago analyzed the bids and qualifications of the bidders and recommended that the contract for the roofing improvements project be awarded to Malcor Roofing. Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025 Some pro-heavy categories, such as roofing, drywall and lumber, saw sales increases in the quarter because of Home Depot’s push to serve contractors and other home pros better, McPhail said. Melissa Repko, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for roofing

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of roofing was in the 15th century

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“Roofing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roofing. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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roofing

noun
roof·​ing
: material for a roof

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