roofing

noun

roof·​ing ˈrü-fiŋ How to pronounce roofing (audio)
ˈru̇-
Synonyms of roofingnext
: 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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The timber elements and roofing materials were considerably degraded, and the building no longer met adequate requirements for insulation, airtightness, or sustainable performance. New Atlas, 1 Jan. 2026 The Longmont Climbing Collective is back open with new roofing this week after hurricane-force winds damaged the building earlier this month. Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 29 Dec. 2025 The roofing market, however, is under pressure, leading to flat third-quarter comps for SRS. Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 28 Nov. 2025 Asbestos was used by building and construction industries for strengthening cement and plastics as well as for insulation, roofing, fireproofing and sound absorption. Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 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 4 Jan. 2026.

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roofing

noun
roof·​ing
: material for a roof

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