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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The roofline sweeps low and sleek. Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026 Graffiti remains visible near the roofline of the commercial building. George Avalos, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026 Workers will continue with smaller tasks around the facade, including the installation of chimeras that sit on the roofline, but the heavy lifting has been completed, Walter said. Dylan Lovan, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026 Power lines near the roofline add another layer of risk that should never be underestimated. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 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 6 Apr. 2026.

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