sunroof

noun

sun·​roof ˈsən-ˌrüf How to pronounce sunroof (audio)
-ˌru̇f
: a panel in an automobile roof that can be opened

Examples of sunroof in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Three-zone climate control, panoramic sunroofs, rear-seat DVD players, touchscreen nav systems, and backup cameras all proved that the Range Rover was now firmly in the luxury segment. Bob Sorokanich, Robb Report, 22 May 2024 While exploring the best of what Los Angeles has to offer, the three drive through Beverly Hills and see the sights through their town car's sunroof with California-style burgers and drinks in hand. Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 14 May 2024 Someone smashed the sunroof and rummaged through a vehicle, but nothing of value was taken. Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 14 May 2024 The Wind trim adds dual sunroofs, embossed seating surfaces, and a heated steering wheel. PCMAG, 11 May 2024 And as a shopping writer who lives in Hawai’i, my standard for a quality cover-up is through the roof — ideally a sunroof. Grace Smith, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024 The 1200 had plentiful seating fore and aft, capable of carrying 12 passengers, along with a nice selection of gizmos, including dual electric sunroofs, gullwing doors, and side-platform doors with windows. Chloe Braithwaite, Robb Report, 2 May 2024 Instead of promptly ingesting a few gallons, flooding the cabin, and expiring, the U8 calmly shuts down the engine, closes its windows, switches the air conditioning to recirculate, opens the sunroof as an emergency exit, and keeps right on going. Alistair Charlton, WIRED, 19 Apr. 2024 The team also installed a laminated sunroof, darkened the windows, added a one-piece opening tailgate, and finished the exterior in Rolls-Royce Mason Black paint. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sunroof was in 1928

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“Sunroof.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sunroof. Accessed 28 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

sunroof

noun
sun·​roof -ˌrüf How to pronounce sunroof (audio)
-ˌru̇f
: a panel in the roof of an automobile that can be opened
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