roofline

noun

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

Examples of roofline in a Sentence

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Heavy smoke was pushing out from the roofline and flames were visible through the windows. Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 14 Feb. 2025 Hawks points to the attic vents, just under the roofline, which are covered in mesh. Lauren Sommer, NPR, 17 Jan. 2025 Photo : Compass The home’s roofline mimics the peaks of the surrounding mountains. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2025 Cargo space is also somewhat limited due to the lower roofline and the higher floor of the EV model versus its gasoline counterpart. New Atlas, 7 Feb. 2025 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 12 Mar. 2025.

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