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rooftop

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈruːftɑːp/ · UK /ˈruːftɒp/

Forms: rooftops

rooftop means: The space on top of a building’s roof.

noun

ROOF AREAB1

The space on top of a building’s roof.

  • We sat on the rooftop.
  • Their rooftop garden has several small trees.
  • People watched the fireworks from nearby rooftops.

Similar words: roof

Common phrases: on the rooftop, rooftop garden, rooftop terrace

ROOF COVERINGC1

The outer material that covers a building’s roof.

  • The rooftop is made of metal.
  • Workers replaced the damaged rooftop before winter.
  • Rain beat against the tin rooftops.

Similar words: roof covering

Common phrases: metal rooftop, tiled rooftop, damaged rooftop

Questions about rooftop

What does rooftop mean?

The space on top of a building’s roof.

What is rooftop in other languages?

Türkçe: çatı · Español: azotea · Français: toit · Deutsch: Dach · Italiano: tetto · 日本語: 屋上

How do you pronounce rooftop?

In American English /ˈruːftɑːp/; in British English /ˈruːftɒp/.

How do you use rooftop in a sentence?

We sat on the rooftop. Their rooftop garden has several small trees.

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