sunroof

[ suhn-roof, -roof ]

noun

, plural sun·roofs.

1. a section of an automobile roof that can be slid or lifted open.

sunroof

/ ˈsʌnˌruːf /

noun

1. a panel, often translucent, that may be opened in the roof of a car

Word History and Origins

Origin of sunroof¹

First recorded in 1950–55; sun + roof

Example Sentences

Once behind the wheel of my Mazda6 rental, windows and sunroof open, the claustrophobic feeling quickly faded.

From Washington Post

She drove a Dodge Journey with a sunroof top and leather seats that were too big for her.

From Time

You can even splurge on a panoramic sunroof and head-up display, though the price tag will start to hit $40,000.

From Washington Blade

Amenities include form-fitting seats, panoramic sunroof, head-up display, massaging seats and 12-speaker Burmester stereo.

From Washington Blade

While a power sunroof is available, the removable My Sky roof panels were a way to expose the heavens even more.

From Washington Blade

Years ago, John beat the rap after a truck driver accused him of firing a pistol at him through the sunroof of his car.

From The Daily Beast

Apparently Ahmadinejad was standing in his processional car, waving to the crowds from the open sunroof.

From The Daily Beast