rooftop
Americannoun
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rooftops
plural
noun
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the outside part of the roof of a building
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to proclaim (something) publicly
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Etymology
Origin of rooftop
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A captivating, welcoming and family-friendly space, with some jaw-dropping views, a cafe and a gorgeous rooftop fine-dining restaurant, not to mention an 11-acre garden, dotted with statuary and fountains.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
Fans were also impressed by the detailed locations on show, which included the interiors of apartments, rooftop bars and sleazy underground clubs.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
“They’re not going to be the mainstream. There’s no way,” Rothrock said, comparing it with trying to power the entire grid with rooftop solar.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
Over the months, the rooftop of his three-storey building has become a communal bedroom.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
A young Black man emerged from the small rooftop stairwell on top of a completely submerged building, followed by half a dozen people who’d taken shelter in there with him.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
Whereas L.A. events are often in parking lots, and Miami ones are by the beach or a pool, Coffee & Chill’s New York City organizers have relied on rooftops.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
"The problem with solar rooftops is red tape," Philippine Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian said in June, calling for a faster, simpler permitting process.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
Battling its worst dengue outbreak in nearly a decade, Sri Lanka has deployed military drones to scan for stagnant pools of water on rooftops and other mosquito-breeding sites.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
He recalled shouting “AI disruption” from the rooftops about software but said few investors seemed to understand it at the time.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026
They always flew along the wires of this place like a kettle of jeweled hawks, cresting over the rooftops of turreted houses and quaint shops all stuck together like assorted taffies.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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