roofline

noun

roof·​line ˈrüf-ˌlīn How to pronounce roofline (audio)
ˈru̇f-
: the profile of a roof (as of a house)

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The roofline is flatter, the rear compartment is more accommodating, and loading bulky stuff is easier. — New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026 One thing the film cannot be faulted for is its picture-perfect evocation of the ranch and split-level houses whose low rooflines remain an ideal visual signifier of the time. — Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2026 There’s decent legroom, but taller passengers will be aware of the roofline. — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Complex rooflines with multiple valleys, dormers and gables increase installation time and labor fees. — Nick Perry, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for roofline

Word History

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of roofline was in 1857

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“Roofline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roofline. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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