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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Pay close attention to pipes under skins, window frames, rooflines, basements and crawl spaces. Ryan Brennan may 8, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026 Known as Wingspan, the 6,150-square-foot residence takes its name from the parabolic roofline that floats above the structure like an airplane wing. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 8 May 2026 Xcel Energy strongly recommends keeping the entire meter assembly clear by gently removing snow or ice from the meter, associated piping and the roofline above the meter. Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 6 May 2026 Trim bushes and shrubs back at least 12 inches from the home and cut tree branches back away from the roofline. Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 30 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 20 May. 2026.

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