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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Much of the eight-page edition was written and edited by journalists who had spent the night on a rooftop.
From BBC
We went to a rooftop screening of “Before Sunrise” at the Montalbán Theatre in Hollywood.
From Los Angeles Times
She said Zack and she visited their lots recently, climbed the stairs of her under-construction home, and took in the view from a rooftop terrace.
From Los Angeles Times
While the grounds have yet to be landscaped, the structures designed to house foster siblings together are clearly taking shape, featuring white facades, gray rooftops, and numerous windows.
From MarketWatch
"I want to shout from the rooftops -- if you are 45 or older, talk to your doctor," the father of six said.
From Barron's
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