roof
noun
, ˈru̇f
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, ˈru̇fs also ˈrüvz , ˈru̇vz
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roof
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Noun
roof 1a(1): 1 gambrel, 2 mansard, 3 hip, 4 lean-to
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Synonyms for roof
Synonyms: Noun
awning, canopy, ceiling, cover, tent
Synonyms: Verb
accommodate, bestow, billet, bivouac, board, bunk, camp, chamber, domicile, encamp, harbor, house, lodge, put up, quarter, room, shelter, take in
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Examples of roof in a Sentence
Noun
the roof of a car The roof of the old barn collapsed. He bit into a hot slice of pizza and burned the roof of his mouth.Verb
fed and roofed the emergency volunteers for a week
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Dorian tore the roof off and punched holes through the cement walls. — Patrick Oppmann, Jaide Timm-garcia And Jose Armijo, CNN, "'Grand Bahama is dead': A firsthand look at Dorian's destruction," 9 Sep. 2019 In the metro area as a whole, the percentage of impervious surface — typically due to new roads, parking lots and roofs — increased 65% from 1974 to 2012. — John Aguilar, The Denver Post, "Developer sets sights on huge swath of scenic metro Denver farmland," 9 Sep. 2019 The book is divided into informative sections focused on plant location, whether indoors, in courtyards or on ledges, sills, terraces or roofs. — Sally Peterson, oregonlive, "Garden book review: ’Crops in Tight Spots’," 9 Sep. 2019 In wealthier areas of the island, the storm tore off roofs, leaving air conditioners dangling, and ripped open garages. — Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, "'Paradise has been turned to hell': Residents, aid workers in Bahamas deal with Dorian devastation," 8 Sep. 2019 The new car has a smaller windshield to accommodate a frontal crash absorber and larger pillars supporting the roof. — Wired, "Imagine the Views From This Italian-Designed Swiss Train," 8 Sep. 2019 Additionally, a portion of the roof will contain a structure that covers mechanical equipment, with the highest point at 61.5 feet, according to a memo from city staff. — Jennifer Johnson, chicagotribune.com, "Preliminary plans for 112-room hotel on Higgins Road pass Park Ridge City Council," 7 Sep. 2019 The new Senior/Veterans complex will total 45,000 square feet and will contain a 300-plus-seat theater, a chef’s kitchen and dining area, a roof-top track, etc. — Mario Dianda, The Mercury News, "Letters to The Daily News," 6 Sep. 2019 Communities have been left unrecognizable, with some structures completely flattened while others still standing having endured its siding or roof torn off. — Linda Givetash, NBC News, "Death toll climbs in Bahamas as Hurricane Dorian cleanup begins," 6 Sep. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Private companies have been trying out solutions in poor, crowded neighborhoods such as Makindye-Lukuli, where trash piles up around tin-roofed homes. — Washington Post, "Africa’s booming cities face a severe toilet crisis," 27 July 2019 At Letná Park, perched on a hill- top overlooking Prague, frame skateboarders in action against the panorama of a red- roofed cityscape. — National Geographic, "Prague High School Photography Workshop," 17 June 2019 Horan roofed her shot into Thailand’s net for a 3-0 U.S. lead. — Alicia Delgallo, Pro Soccer USA, "Alex Morgan scores 5 in USWNT’s 13-0 domination of Thailand to open World Cup," 3 Aug. 2018 Decorate roof: Attach sliced almonds to roof pieces with royal icing. — Taylor Murray, Country Living, "Gingerbread Barn," 19 Nov. 2018 Moments later, a gang of his friends make our porch and roof their jungle gym, screeching and swinging from every surface. — Virginia Van Zanten, Vogue, "Why Botswana Should Top Your Travel List in 2019," 27 Dec. 2018 And then, last April, India’s venerable Taj Hotels debuted a sumptuous resort with 50 stand-alone thatch roofed villas, Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, at Radhanagar Beach, a swath of sugary sand that often tops rankings of Asia’s best beaches. — Klara Glowczewska, Town & Country, "The Best Places to Travel in 2019," 7 Dec. 2018 No residents were injured, but at least one medic sitting an an ambulance sustained minor injuries when roofing material from one of the buildings crashed onto the vehicle and shattered the windshield, Brady said. — Washington Post, "Wind damage to Md. apartment complex forces evacuation of more than 300," 2 Mar. 2018 Brazile and his crew are busy inside an immense, roofed-in practice pen, down the slope from his big stone house. — Melissa Lyttle, Smithsonian, "The First Family of Rodeo," 13 Dec. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'roof.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.