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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The footage opened with Tatum’s character, Jeffrey Manchester, on a rooftop dropping through what appears to be a fast food restaurant. Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2025 The rooftop of Casa Grande became a sundeck, with views of the estate, the Ria Formosa and the Atlantic beyond. Ann Abel, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025 The hotel now features 12 guest rooms with en-suite bathrooms, including three two-story suites; a wellness area with four treatment rooms and a gym; a gear room; an underground bar; a restaurant; and a rooftop with panoramic views. Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2025 Friday's earthquake gave the Thai capital an unusually long and strong jolt, causing water from rooftop pools to cascade down skyscrapers, light-rail trains to rock on their tracks, and millions of people to flee homes and apartment buildings. Arkansas Online, 1 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 15 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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