roofer
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of roofer
Example Sentences
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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
Luke Harborne worked as a roofer up until December but admitted he did not know what he would do if he had no access to Worcester's food bank.
From BBC • Sep. 28, 2025
Jones told the court he was friends with Sheen and that he worked as a roofer and general builder for Sheen's building firm.
From BBC • Feb. 28, 2025
As the young man fell to the ground, I involuntarily grabbed the knees of both Hugh and the retired roofer.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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