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roofer

American  
[roo-fer, roof-er] / ˈru fər, ˈrʊf ər /

noun

  1. a person who makes or repairs roofs.


Etymology

Origin of roofer

First recorded in 1840–50; roof + -er 1


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Commercial roofer Nev Hamm recalled living "right behind" the steel plant in the 1980s, when it was still running.

From Barron's ● Oct. 19, 2026

Heller said it’s best for homeowners to consult a licensed roofer for safety reasons.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026

When my roofer contacted the agent, the agent said there had been no hail in the area for more than a year.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 10, 2026

“If Scotland qualify for the World Cup it would be a bigger deal,” said Alex Young, a local roofer, as he popped out from work for some lunch earlier this month.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 30, 2025

Hospital bills arrived daily; the uninsured roofer had sent a lawyer after them, as had Grover, who stood ready to foreclose.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen

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