roof
noun
the external upper covering of a house or other building.
Example Sentences
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Not only was the friendship transactional, but you took a closer look at the people whose roofs needed repairing.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 25, 2026
Solar roofs typically require collaboration among roofers, solar installers and electricians.
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
This time there would be no jumping off roofs or digging holes in the backyard, trying to find a secret passage to a magic world.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
