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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On the rooftop, Santa and his reindeer even illuminate to the beat, while a screen on the garage displays animations, and spotlights shine into the night sky. Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024 Perry’s serves top Japanese cooking and sushi from one of the prettiest rooftops in DC, and its Sunday drag brunch is practically a District rite of passage. Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024 Mizrahi finds looks that whisper elegance versus screaming it from the rooftops—think discrete laces or embellishments that offer a subtle shimmer. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2024 Gorgeous – a chic new bar located on the rooftop of Novel RiNo, 1350 40th St. Lamagna — a 2022 James Beard finalist and one of Food & Wine’s Best New Chefs in 2021 — was born in the Philippines and spent his childhood in Detroit before returning to his native country at age 11. Sara Rosenthal, The Denver Post, 17 Dec. 2024 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 2 Jan. 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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