Roof
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɹuːf/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Roof is a noun meaning (architecture) The external covering at the top of a building.
Meaning
(architecture) The external covering at the top of a building.
More Meanings
- The top external level of a building.
- The upper part of a cavity.
- (mining) The surface or bed of rock immediately overlying a bed of coal or a flat vein.
- (climbing) An overhanging rock wall.
- (transitive) To cover or furnish with a roof.
- To traverse buildings by walking or climbing across their roofs.
- (slang, archaic) A hat.
Example Sentences
Let's go up to the roof.
The palate is the roof of the mouth.
The roof was blown off by the tornado.
'Twas the house I'd seen the roof of from the beach.
Word Forms
- roofs
- rooves
- roofing
- roofed
Synonyms for roof
Depending on context, synonyms include rooftop, tect, thatch, ceiling.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include rooftop, vault, deck, housetop, dome, ceiling.
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