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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

Example Sentences

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Consider sacrosanct all those feline contours, the proud hood, the basket-weave grille form, the double-slit headlamps and sloping roofline.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 2, 2025

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

Then Cruise appeared, spotlit atop the stadium’s curved roofline.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 11, 2024

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

Ornate carvings of Roman gods decorated the roofline.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan

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