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noun

ˈrüf How to pronounce roof (audio)
Definition of roofnext
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as in canopy
a raised covering over something for decoration or protection the roof of the pavilion leaks when it rains

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2
as in house
the place where one lives as long as you're living under my roof, you'll obey my rules

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roof

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verb

as in to house
to provide with living quarters or shelter fed and roofed the emergency volunteers for a week

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Recent Examples of roof
Noun
Stewart leaves ladders by his house so any community members who stay behind can reach the roof, and Sierka credits a neighbor for keeping that house standing during Woolsey. — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026 In the central city of Limoges, the historic town hall was set ablaze, with video showing its roof collapsing. — Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
Verb
Professional help needed KCK needs licensed electricians, contractors, roofing professionals and more to help with the city’s rebuild. — Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2026 The office said that the victim, identified as 58-year-old Paula Plebanksi, died from blunt force injuries after being hit by roofing material from a store. — Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for roof
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roof
  1. canopy
  2. house
  3. shelter
  4. tent
  5. residence
  6. accommodate
  7. ceiling
  8. abode
Noun
  • Nearby is Mastro's steakhouse, and right outside is a canopy of majestic oak trees and cascading fountains.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Clad in bright yellow construction vests, the group of about 40 illegally painted thick white continental crosswalks at the spot where neighbors had created a canopy of hanging sneakers.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of canopy
Noun
  • The resolution was introduced after revelations about Cornell’s handling of Jane Doe’s allegations that she was raped at the Chi Phi fraternity house in October 2024.
    — Leah Willingham, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
  • While Cam Bates returned a punt to the house against Memphis, Broncos returners have also muffed several punts this season.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of house
Verb
  • At Mekelle's Tigray Martyrs' Memorial Monument, former fighters lined up to register with the authorities, some carrying papers or sheltering under umbrellas.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Former combatants seek to return to civilian life At Mekelle’s Tigray Martyrs’ Memorial Monument, former fighters lined up to register with the authorities, some carrying papers or sheltering under umbrellas.
    — Khaled Kazziha, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of shelter
Noun
  • Detainees were eventually taken into a tent and questioned by ICE agents about their immigration status.
    — Philip Wang, Time, 19 Oct. 2026
  • In Spain and Portugal, tent camps have sprung up in protests against unattainable rents and housing costs.
    — Teresa Medrano, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of tent
Noun
  • At the center of the sprawling property is a 10,500-square-foot residence, accessible via a mile-long drive that winds through forest and across a curved stone bridge.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Each collaborator will contribute to the residence and its month-long calendar of programming.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of residence
Verb
  • Integrators must adapt the existing platform to accommodate those requirements.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Coming in 2030 will be a proud fusion of iconic Kansas City brands and institutions, enabled by a partnership with Hallmark that starts with razing its headquarters to accommodate the stadium district footprint.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of accommodate
Noun
  • Debt acts as a ceiling on private investment, further stifling growth.
    — Masood Ahmed, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Almost busting my hand on the ceiling watching Kirk Gibson's HR off Eckersley.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of ceiling
Noun
  • Triad is one of the biggest names in chattel mortgages — or a home loan used on a movable abode, where the owner doesn't necessarily own the land underneath.
    — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Just like their first Beverly Hills abode, the home was complete with resort-like grounds.
    — Juliana Ukiomogbe, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026
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