roofline

noun

roof·​line ˈrüf-ˌlīn How to pronounce roofline (audio)
ˈru̇f-
: the profile of a roof (as of a house)

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The crisp lines of this bi-level pergola roof are both a visually interesting accent to the home's sloping roofline and a simple way to define the patio's different cooking, dining, and socializing areas. Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 27 Apr. 2026 Installing houses beneath an overhanging roofline helps keep the bee homes dry. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026 Clean gutters regularly so water flows away from your house and doesn’t back up into the soffits and under the roofline. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026 This being Nantucket, the team contended with stringent zoning regulations governing building footprints, rooflines, and window heights; finessing the layout felt like expert-level Tetris. David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for roofline

Word History

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of roofline was in 1857

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“Roofline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roofline. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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