rooftop

noun

roof·​top ˈrüf-ˌtäp How to pronounce rooftop (audio)
ˈru̇f-
often attributive
: roof
especially : the outer surface of a roof

Examples of rooftop in a Sentence

They have a garden on the rooftop of the apartment building. He wanted to shout from the rooftops when he got the job.
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Heading up to the hotel’s rooftop bar, Firn’s (pronounced fɪərn) will feature lush landscaping and sweeping views of Seattle’s skyline and offer an ‘ice-centric’ cocktail menu, light bites and wine list that shines a spotlight on local producers across the Pacific Northwest. Michelle Gross, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025 On the rooftop, the upscale Italian restaurant Torno Subito from Chef Massimo Bottura remains open. Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 21 May 2025 In late 2020, the artist, who is from Ohio, sneaked onto the rooftop of the Great American Tower, the tallest building in Cincinnati. Lillian Ali, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 May 2025 The 60-year-old legend is residing at a New York City assisted living facility, but according to the new doc, she was relocated after celebrating her birthday with drinks and city views from the rooftop bar of the building. Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 20 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for rooftop

Word History

First Known Use

1564, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rooftop was in 1564

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“Rooftop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rooftop. Accessed 30 May. 2025.

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rooftop

noun
roof·​top ˈrüf-ˌtäp How to pronounce rooftop (audio)
ˈru̇f-
: roof entry 1 sense 1a
especially : the outer surface of a flat roof

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