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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

Example Sentences

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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

In 1947, she married a roofer, George Langridge, and had a son, Stuart - but continued to audition for singing roles.

From BBC Jul. 25, 2025

Every roofer, tiler, and steeplejack had a dæmon who could fly, or one so small she could come up in a pocket.

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman

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