rooftop

noun

roof·​top ˈrüf-ˌtäp How to pronounce rooftop (audio)
ˈru̇f-
often attributive
: roof
especially : the outer surface of a roof

Examples of rooftop in a Sentence

They have a garden on the rooftop of the apartment building. He wanted to shout from the rooftops when he got the job.
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Bennett wants to shout from the rooftops about the success of the labels that BBC Studios owns. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2026 The large arched windows in the living area have a stunning view of the rooftops, but for a more unobstructed look, head to the terrace. Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026 An 81-year-old man was found dead on a Brooklyn apartment building rooftop, police said Sunday. Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026 Acclimating our senses was rooftop breakfast served by a gracious staff who introduced us to Armenian coffee — finely ground into a powder and brewed in a jazzve pot. Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rooftop

Word History

First Known Use

1564, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rooftop was in 1564

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“Rooftop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rooftop. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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rooftop

noun
roof·​top ˈrüf-ˌtäp How to pronounce rooftop (audio)
ˈru̇f-
: roof entry 1 sense 1a
especially : the outer surface of a flat roof

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