roofer
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of roofer
Example Sentences
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Even if Chicken Little is right and the sky is falling, somewhere out there a roofer is about to enjoy a record quarter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 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
Stock was a Peoria, Ariz.-based roofer who was troubled by televised police pursuits “that featured several tragic endings of innocent motorists being injured,” according to his company’s website.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 7, 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
“Don’t worry about me, princess. Being a bartender in the Keys is like being a roofer in hurricane season. You’re never out of work for long.”
From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen
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