rooftop
Americannoun
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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Origin of rooftop
Example Sentences
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“Unfortunately they do have to walk past all the TVs to get upstairs to the rooftop, so I will get caught in my lie immediately,” Terranova said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
While their rooftop venue does have televisions downstairs, Terranova has been telling attendees there aren’t any.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
Gai Noi — Brunch at Gai Noi checks every box: a lush rooftop filled with greenery, warm service and memorable food.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
From the rooftop terrace of a hotel, Fede Fuster looks out across Benidorm, at the nearby high-rise buildings and the town's famous, sweeping beach.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
What’s private about an outdoor shower on a rooftop surrounded by buildings?
From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya
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