roofing

1 of 2

noun

roof·​ing ˈrü-fiŋ How to pronounce roofing (audio)
ˈru̇-
Synonyms of roofingnext
: material for a roof

roofing

2 of 2

present participle of roof entry 2

Examples of roofing in a Sentence

Noun asphalt shingles used for roofing He did some roofing in the summer.
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Noun
Large sheets of roofing material peeled off of the Rest and Relax Inn in Pensacola, Florida, due to powerful storm winds, as seen in footage posted to Instagram. — Erika Angulo, NBC news, 11 Oct. 2026 For single-family residences, qualifying projects can include roofing, doors and windows, exterior painting, asphalt driveways, and certain kitchen and bathroom renovations, according to the city. — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026 The trailerable tiny home was little more than peak-to-ground roofing, a single rustic room, a door and a big triangular picture window. — New Atlas, 1 Oct. 2026 By the time of the witch trial, the sacred building stood stripped of its roofing and outer masonry—a fleshless skeleton; its giant west window glassless, miming a stone scream. — Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for roofing

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First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of roofing was in the 15th century

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“Roofing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roofing. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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roofing

noun
roof·​ing
: material for a roof

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