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 rooftop garden is great after a spin on one of the Clubhouse's Pelotons. Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025 And as night falls, the rooftop pool and two rooftop bars are a great spot to watch the river sparkle below. Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025 Downtown has several boutique inns, as well as a new Hilton Curio Collection property, the Ava Hotel, which features a heated saltwater rooftop pool and a restaurant, Emre, also from Julien Asseo. Justin Goldman, AFAR Media, 24 Oct. 2025 Photos from the mall’s rooftop show mostly Nike sneaker boxes laid out after the operation, as well as some New Balance shoes. Saleen Martin, USA Today, 24 Oct. 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 30 Oct. 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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