noun
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material used to construct a roof
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the act of constructing a roof
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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They felt more suited to their fathers’ generations, recalled Girouard, whose father worked in roofing during the day and at aerospace manufacturer Pratt & Whitney nights.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026
Given a work permit, Aguilera Aguero was employed in the roofing industry and, during that time, his wife gave birth to a child named Jacob.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 2, 2025
But undertaking a comprehensive renovation — to remove wood decks, install noncombustible siding and roofing, replace windows with multipaned tempered glass, hardscape the land near the house and trim down trees — is expensive.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2025
They also said that the EA Maintenance Service had been working closely with the school regarding planned roofing works to the mobile classrooms.
From BBC • Nov. 21, 2025
Luckily, the article doesn’t say anything about roofing tar or Duros Construction.
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
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