roofing

[roo-fing, roof-ing]

noun

1. the act of covering with a roof.

2. material for roofs.

3. a roof.

roofing

/ ˈruːfɪŋ /

noun

1. material used to construct a roof

2. the act of constructing a roof

Word History and Origins

Origin of roofing¹

First recorded in 1400–50, roofing is from the late Middle English word rovyng. See roof, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

He sounded like a roofing contractor introducing his favorite Hollywood acts.

From Salon

As the tour ends, Jerardo Reyes, a roofing contractor from Rialto, says he hadn’t known about Mono Lake and came away wanting to learn more about the places Southern California gets its water.

From Los Angeles Times

The teenager worked in roofing but moved on to street trading, which included selling paraffin off the back of a lorry.

From BBC

“The loss of workers installing drywall, flooring, roofing and the like will directly diminish the level of production.”

From Los Angeles Times

It is a lightweight material that was used mostly in flat roofing, but also in floors and walls, between the 1950s and 1990s.

From BBC

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