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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
Next stop was a roof terrace, with views of the Manhattan skyline. — Jake Offenhartz, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026 The temple's dark roofs slope toward the misty Saitama hills, while the damp mountain air carries the scent of incense from this historic pilgrimage start. — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Verb
In a photo of West Pine Cliff Court, burned homes surround one still standing, as a firefighter sprays down the walls and roof facing the engulfed house next door. — Amanda Jackson, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026 Some build nests underground in grassy areas or dense vegetation, while others look for openings in trees, wall voids, eaves, and roof overhangs, says Jim McHale, president of JP McHale Pest Management. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 19 July 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
  • Israeli soldiers then arrived in two vehicles and tore it down, but left the blue tarp canopy neatly folded on the ground rather than confiscating it.
    — Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Tree preservation ordinance The Village Board tabled a tree preservation ordinance which aims to prevent clear-cutting of lots and preserve the village’s tree canopy after board members disagreed with some of the provisions.
    — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of canopy
Noun
  • Investigators learned that the man allegedly arrived at his ex-girlfriend's house uninvited and assaulted her.
    — DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Spray the solution at key entry points around the house, such as windows, doors and near plumbing.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of house
Verb
  • That program, dedicated to assisting unhoused people who seek shelter on the CTA, helps fund outreach work on the CTA’s Red and Blue lines as well as shelter beds set aside specifically for people who shelter on the CTA.
    — Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Other than gasoline, prices for many categories — including food to shelter — are easing, which should keep the Federal Reserve on pause with interest rate hikes, Long said.
    — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of shelter
Noun
  • Hundreds of people with stereo systems, disco balls, tents, kegs and mattresses left huge amounts of trash, set off fireworks and used Tunitas Creek Beach as a bathroom during all-night events.
    — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Rashee Rice strolled around a corner and into a white tent alongside the Chiefs’ training camp practice fields at Missouri Western State.
    — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of tent
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  • Specifically, the proposal would eliminate foreign-currency gain or loss on qualifying principal-residence mortgages and increase the de minimis exclusion for personal foreign-currency gains from $200 to $1,000.
    — Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Much of the home is outfitted with original fixtures and an array of bespoke touches that the renowned architect handcrafted for his family residence.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of residence
Verb
  • The state has allocated 4,845 units to Newport Beach to plan for, but the city has approved zoning and development standards that could accommodate up to 8,174 new homes.
    — Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The Games will also need to accommodate millions of fans traveling around Southern California.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of accommodate
Noun
  • Inside Pizarro Santana’s botánica, the walls, floor and ceiling still have water damage from last summer’s hurricane season.
    — Delia Sauer, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Squeeze your glutes, engage your core and drive your heels into the floor to raise your hips up to the ceiling while gently squeezing the ball.
    — Andee Tagle, NPR, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of ceiling
Noun
  • The Married with Children actress and Sons of Anarchy creator opened the doors to their historic 1923 English estate-style abode located in Hollywood Hills in a recent tour with Architectural Digest.
    — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026
  • While Hemingway never commented about Catcher publicly, he was said to have stored a dog-eared copy of the novel, personalized by Salinger, in his beloved Havana abode.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Aug. 2026
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“Roof.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roof. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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