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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Dig your toes in the sand at Tybee Island, a 20-minute drive from Savannah, and share a sunset cocktail on the rooftop deck of Pier 16. Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 30 Apr. 2026 Launched in 1996, the 2,100-square-foot rooftop garden grows herbs, fruits, vegetables, and edible blossoms without the use of herbicides or pesticides. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Apr. 2026 In Australia, one in three homes now sports rooftop solar technology. Jennifer Granholm, semafor.com, 30 Apr. 2026 The restaurant will have indoor seating, as well as rooftop bar. Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rooftop

Word History

First Known Use

1564, in the meaning defined above

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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 1 May. 2026.

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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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