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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As hotel occupancy allows, midweek visitors can also relax on the expansive rooftop pool deck dotted with palm trees and hanging chairs, and weekend spa-goers can purchase day passes as an add-on. Katie Lara, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025 Don’t miss the rooftop deck — perch on the observation bench for panoramic harbor views and drifting Gray Lady fog. New York Times, 31 July 2025 According to Starts with One Today, a nonprofit dedicated to serving Los Angeles' unhoused community and its pets, on July 15, a security guard checked the rooftop of a downtown L.A. building and found Paris abandoned there. Kelli Bender, People.com, 31 July 2025 Also, the museum will have two native plant gardens, one near the main entrance on McKinley Avenue and the other on the rooftop. Sofia Joseph, jsonline.com, 30 July 2025 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 4 Aug. 2025.

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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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