roofing
noun
roof·ing
| \ ˈrü-fiŋ
, ˈru̇-\
, ˈru̇-\
Definition of roofing
: material for a roof
Examples of roofing in a Sentence
asphalt shingles used for roofing
He did some roofing in the summer.
Recent Examples on the Web
Temporary roofing is being installed at the technical education wing roof separation. — Alec Johnson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "How Cedarburg schools' referendum projects are progressing," 18 July 2019 Fallbrook Unified Elementary District: Energy-efficient roofing materials were installed on seven buildings over four school sites. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Campus improvements greet returning students," 25 Aug. 2019 The roofers were unanimous in their opinion: Stick with asphalt shingles, the most popular roofing material in the United States. — Marni Jameson, The Mercury News, "Need a new roof? 7 pro tips to help you choose those shingles," 21 Aug. 2019 An official with the Tempe Fire Department told The Arizona Republic that roofing material at a construction site caught fire and that firefighters were working to prevent the blaze from spreading past the original structure. — Rocky Baier, azcentral, "Fire in north Tempe fills sky with smoke, shuts traffic," 14 Aug. 2019 Available roofing materials have expanded in the last few years, so choosing the right one can be overwhelming. — Kelly Dawson, House Beautiful, "What Type of Roofing Material Is Right for Your Home?," 3 July 2019 Ramos’ grandson, Mario Carrasco, was born and raised in Greeley and owns a roofing company. — John Aguilar, The Denver Post, "Denver Post listening tour: Greeley sees a renaissance, but has its worries, too," 28 July 2019 His dad, who couldn’t afford college in Mexico, worked as a restaurant cook and then for a roofing materials company in San Pedro. — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Physics professor brings space science glory to CSUSM," 25 July 2019 Here's a major way the Texas roofing industry is about to change. — Dallas News, "The ‘free roof’ scam that saw roofers pay homeowners’ insurance deductibles is about to go away," 6 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'roofing.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for roofing
roofing
noun
English Language Learners Definition of roofing
: material that is used for building or repairing a roof
: the work of building or repairing roofs
See the full definition for roofing in the English Language Learners Dictionary
roofing
noun
roof·ing
| \ ˈrü-fiŋ
, ˈru̇-\
, ˈru̇-\
Kids Definition of roofing
: material for a roof