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rooftop

American  
[roof-top, roof-] / ˈrufˌtɒp, ˈrʊf- /

noun

  1. the roof of a building, especially the outer surface.

rooftop British  
/ ˈruːfˌtɒp /

noun

  1. the outside part of the roof of a building

  2. to proclaim (something) publicly

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rooftop Idioms  

  1. see shout from the rooftops.

Etymology

Origin of rooftop

First recorded in 1605–15; roof + top 1

Example Sentences

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In addition to performing on the fabled Rooftop Concert, he enjoyed the rare privilege of receiving shared billing with the Fab Four on the chart-topping “Get Back” single.

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2026

This spirit is the core of Snoopy’s Legendary Rooftop Concert on stage and on the floor.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

Zubimendi was talking to reporters alongside team-mate Merino as part of Arsenal's away kit launch at the Nova Rooftop in Singapore.

From BBC • Jul. 23, 2025

Also that day are PrideFest, the annual street fair in the West Village, and Bliss Days, a celebration of queer women at the DL Rooftop and Lounge.

From New York Times • May 27, 2024

Colorado opened The Rooftop high above Coors Field in 2014, spending $10 million to convert 3,500 seats to a party deck.

From Washington Times • Sep. 28, 2023

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