roofless

[ roof-lis, roof- ]

adjective

1. having no roof.
2. without the shelter of a house:

   roofless refugees.

Word History and Origins

Origin of roofless¹

First recorded in 1600–10; roof + -less

Example Sentences

As if spending my morning underground wasn’t spooky enough, I soon passed a series of roofless stone buildings, evidence of an abandoned tuberculosis ward that once operated in the large tunnel.

From Outside Online

The veranda, roofless and open to the bitter blue sky where the seasonal gu rains sputter, serves as a makeshift neonatal ward.

From The Daily Beast

An entire section of the roof ripped off, leaving passengers exposed as though sitting on the top deck of a roofless tour bus.

From The Daily Beast

The walls, though roofless, were still standing, so that one could gain a good idea of the original plan of the castle.

From Project Gutenberg

In the roofless structure was found a sarcophagus bearing the name of Alexander, and probably once containing his ashes.

From Project Gutenberg

He fastened the horse under a half-roofless shed, and wrapping Charity in his coat ran with her to the house.

From Project Gutenberg

Broken furniture still stood in the roofless rooms, and in front of a battered bureau Henri paused.

From Project Gutenberg

They climbed the broken staircase and stared toward the break in the poplar trees, from the roofless floor above.

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