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, 13 Nov. 2024 The survey also indicated support for addressing aging HVAC, roofing, building exteriors, energy efficiency and Americans with Disabilities Act compliance at its five elementary school buildings and Franklin High School. Alec Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2024 The home’s most modernized feature, though, is its Tesla solar roofing. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2024 Tasks include removing damaged, deteriorated or failing decking and repairing decking as needed; installing sacrificial layer on both cabin roofs and new roofing on both cabins. Deb Harvell, arkansasonline.com, 13 Oct. 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 24 Nov. 2024.

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roofing

noun
roof·​ing
: material for a roof

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