noun
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material used to construct a roof
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the act of constructing a roof
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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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QXO, a 2025 Barron’s stock pick, has already purchased Beacon Roofing Supply for $11 billion.
From Barron's • Jan. 5, 2026
Roofing sales edged 1.6% higher, to $1.24 billion.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 5, 2025
Roofing left Antoni little free time, but his earnings covered room and board, and he started sending money home.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 23, 2023
Pacoima “is a community that’s not received a tremendous amount of investment,” said Jeff Terry, chief executive of GAF Roofing.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 8, 2023
Roofing slate of proper size is used to cover the top, the joints of which are carefully cemented to prevent the escape of steam.
From Woodward's Graperies and Horticultural Buildings by Woodward, George E. (George Evertson)
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