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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

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Heller said it’s best for homeowners to consult a licensed roofer for safety reasons.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026

Even if Chicken Little is right and the sky is falling, somewhere out there a roofer is about to enjoy a record quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026

The 36-year-old roofer from Wigan, Greater Manchester, said: "If we lose, I'm just going to add the words 'only joking' afterwards."

From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026

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

A roofer comes and can't make heads or tails out of the containers with the cuttings.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan

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