- present participle of roof.
noun
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material used to construct a roof
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the act of constructing a roof
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of roofing
First recorded in 1400–50, roofing is from the late Middle English word rovyng. See roof, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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Yet residents who have cautiously returned to Nabatieh have expressed dismay at the huge damage Israel inflicted on the city's neighbourhoods and its famed market, where the roofing had collapsed and shops were devastated.
From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026
He slowly expanded over 7 acres by acquiring adjacent businesses, including a roofing company.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
If they install impact-resistant roofing, some insurance companies will offer homeowners discounted premiums as a reward for disaster-proofing their home.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026
AFP visited the remote border zone and saw three buildings reduced to rubble, their scorched zinc roofing twisted among the debris.
From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026
It needs new flooring, and new roofing, new windows and doors and stairs.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
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