roofing

noun

roof·​ing ˈrü-fiŋ How to pronounce roofing (audio)
ˈru̇-
: material for a roof

Examples of roofing in a Sentence

asphalt shingles used for roofing He did some roofing in the summer.
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This week, the jury heard from the Plata brothers, who worked for Routh's roofing company near Greensboro, North Carolina. Christopher Cann, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025 The building itself faced a roofing issue and other renovation needs in the last year, causing the storefront's initial close, Chisholm said. Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 19 Sep. 2025 Both companies share common investors in the private equity firm TPG, as well as the roofing company and media investor Standard Industries. Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2025 Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents were forced to retreat from a roofing job site in Rochester, New York, on Tuesday after protesters slashed the tires of a Border Patrol SUV during a tense standoff that lasted hours. Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for roofing

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of roofing was in the 15th century

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“Roofing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roofing. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.

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roofing

noun
roof·​ing
: material for a roof

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