roofer

American

[roo-fer, roof-er] / ˈru fər, ˈrʊf ər /

noun

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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"The judge said because he was employing people as a roofer they didn't send him to jail."

From BBC • Mar. 10, 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

The judge said Jones, who worked for Sheen as a roofer, also had a "long and unenviable list of previous convictions".

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2025

The BBC understands that Mr Lavrynovych, a Ukrainian national, is a builder and roofer.

From BBC • May 19, 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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