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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Outside, the home presents roofing composed of wood shake roofing / shingles materials. Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2025 Zeo Energy continues to focus on expanding its sales into new markets and enhancing its product offerings, including roofing and energy-efficient appliances, to drive future growth. Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 23 Jan. 2025 Living conditions were primitive, with no windows or doors — instead, sacks or sheets of tin roofing were fixed over openings. Carlotta Gall, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025 Outside, the home presents roofing composed of tar and gravel materials. Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2025 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 16 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

roofing

noun
roof·​ing
: material for a roof

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