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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Another option slightly further up the beach is the Asbury, with its 110 minimalist, Scandinavian-style rooms, open-air rooftop cinema, and live music; there’s also a big pool with a bar and food truck open Friday through Sunday. Rachel Chang, AFAR Media, 2 June 2025 Beyond the spa, guests can enjoy three swimming pools, including a family-friendly outdoor pool, an adults-only rooftop infinity pool with panoramic views of Venice, and an indoor-outdoor vitality pool at the spa. Taryn White, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025 Everyone got out safely, even a neighbor who refused to evacuate, but was later rescued from his rooftop. Marisa Peñaloza, NPR, 2 June 2025 The hotel’s rooftop fine-dining restaurant, Incanto, serves elevated Mediterranean dishes with spectacular views over Ortigia from its terrace and is something of a hidden gem for a special occasion or private function. William Curtis, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for rooftop

Word History

First Known Use

1564, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 5 Jun. 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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