rooftop
Americannoun
noun
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the outside part of the roof of a building
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to proclaim (something) publicly
Etymology
Origin of rooftop
Example Sentences
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They will make their debut during a Pride Month performance on Friday at Womxn Pride’s rooftop party in downtown L.A.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
Still in her hospital bed, connected to feeding tubes and life support, Hollie is the first patient to try out the new intensive care rooftop ward at King's College Hospital in south London.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
The home boasts 360-degree views from the multi-level rooftop deck, with plenty of comfy seating and a fire pit.
From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026
The surge wasn’t caused by national policy, but the individual decisions of hundreds of thousands of consumers and small businesses who swapped expensive-to-run diesel generators for rooftop solar panels.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
The hush over the house lay heavy, like snow sitting on our rooftop.
From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia
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