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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State of play: As Trump voted at the Morton and Barbara Mandel Recreational Center, snipers stood guard from a nearby rooftop and dozens of police vehicles blocked a lane of traffic. Axios Local, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024 Two layers of security fencing surround the building, as well as metal detectors and even rooftop snipers. Faith E. Pinho, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024 The stairs to the second floor are outside, leading up to a spacious rooftop balcony. Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024 Tickets for the Bellagio Fountain Club start at $12,500 and include a three-day pass for trackside race viewing (of the practices and main race), access to all indoor and rooftop hospitality areas, live entertainment, and food and beverage. Tim Chan, Variety, 31 Oct. 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 24 Nov. 2024.

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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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