roof
noun
the external upper covering of a house or other building.
Example Sentences
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You took a closer look at the people whose roofs needed repairing.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 25, 2026
For many people, the first time they'd heard of this product category was in August, when Tesla's website stopped offering solar roofs, external.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
But supporters of solar roofs argue that they should not be pitted against standard solar modules on roofs.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
For a Padres fan, it goes from a glorious dinger to a lifelong hatred of roofs and roof cables.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026
Canada was so far up north that the white snow drifted up to the roofs of the houses.
From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers
