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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Tesla has discontinued Solar Roof, its solar panels designed to look like regular roofing tiles, Electrek reports. — Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 21 Aug. 2026 Any Kansans who have a problem with unregistered roofing contractors can report them to the attorney general’s Civil Division, Licensing and Inspections Unit, or by calling 785-368-6644. — Rashad Alexander august 19, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026 Among other things, the project entails constructing additional collection vaults, improving existing ones, upgrading climate control and mechanical systems, enhancing the lighting and installing new roofing. — Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026 That includes robots roofing houses, lifting packages and cleaning restrooms. — Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 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

Rhymes for roofing

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“Roofing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roofing. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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roofing

noun
roof·​ing
: material for a roof

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