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 exterior showcases roofing materials crafted from wood shake roofing / shingles. Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2025 The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health explains that the combustion of siding, roofing tiles, and insulation produces ash that can contain asbestos and heavy metals like lead. Francine Kiefer, The Christian Science Monitor, 27 Jan. 2025 Stucco, stone, and metal roofing pop against a backdrop of towering mountains. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 23 Jan. 2025 An entrepreneur who had started and sold several ventures including a boxing gym and frozen custard shop, Craig started the roofing business in 1944 at the age of 69 in an old streetcar barn in Joplin, Missouri. Jemima McEvoy, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024 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 1 Mar. 2025.

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roofing

noun
roof·​ing
: material for a roof

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