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roofline

American  
[roof-lahyn, roof-] / ˈrufˌlaɪn, ˈrʊf- /

noun

  1. the outline of a rooftop.


Etymology

Origin of roofline

First recorded in 1855–60; roof + line 1

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Among them: the rear quarter-lights are masked with graphics that suggest a coupe roofline hiding inside the hatch.

From The Wall Street Journal May 16, 2026

The first firefighters arrived by 9:45 a.m. as neighbors watched flames rise 10 to 15 feet above the roofline, surrounded by trees bending in the wind.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 7, 2026

Homeowners can replace porous vents with fire-resistant ones designed to keep out windswept embers, and install ember-resistant gutter guards that allow rainwater but stop vegetation from piling up on the roofline.

From BBC Jan. 11, 2025

The car has a fastback roofline and a wide stance, splitting the difference between midsize and compact segments, Kia said.

From Seattle Times Mar. 27, 2024

The morning fog is so dense that he cannot see the roofline.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr

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