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moonroof

American  
[moon-roof, -roof] / ˈmunˌruf, -ˌrʊf /

noun

plural

moonroofs
  1. a transparent section of an automobile roof that can be propped open, removed entirely, or remain fixed within the roof.


Etymology

Origin of moonroof

First recorded in 1965–70; moon + roof

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Included in our as-tested price was $1,350 for the panoramic moonroof.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

The moonroof was cracked, but the car windows were rolled up.

From National Geographic • May 11, 2023

“They take a safety feature and they bundle it together with moonroof and leather seats and non-safety features. So you can only get the safety feature if you buy the upgraded trim level.”

From Seattle Times • Mar. 1, 2022

Meandering the winding road, moonroof open, wind in our hair and the Valley lights glistening below — it felt magical.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2021

If you pony up the extra money for the GX, you would get a well-appointed interior that includes heated and cooled leather seats, a moonroof and a power-folding third-row seat.

From Washington Times • Jan. 17, 2018

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