roofing

noun

roof·​ing ˈrü-fiŋ How to pronounce roofing (audio)
ˈru̇-
: material for a roof

Examples of roofing in a Sentence

asphalt shingles used for roofing He did some roofing in the summer.
Recent Examples on the Web On the exterior, the home features wood shake roofing / shingles. Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2024 Now, their joint venture, Brookens Construction, has transformed industry standards and continued to be hailed as a roofing leader in Southern Wisconsin since its inception in 2015. Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024 The historical society has gotten several bids and it’s expected a roofing contractor will be selected at the April 9 historical society board meeting, Schwartz said. Journal Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2024 Federal law forbids all minors from working in jobs deemed hazardous, including those in manufacturing, roofing, meatpacking and demolition. Lauren Kaori Gurley, Washington Post, 31 Mar. 2024 For high volume and tough jobs like roofing or any job needing thick polyurethane caulk or epoxies, turn to the Jes High Thrust Caulk Gun. Nor'adila Hepburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Mar. 2024 On the exterior, the house is characterized by the use of wood shake roofing / shingles. Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2024 Separately, West Virginia enacted a new law this month that allows 16- and 17-year-olds to work some roofing jobs as part of an apprenticeship program. Lauren Kaori Gurley, Washington Post, 31 Mar. 2024 Her father, Herbert, was a roofing contractor and her mother, Sylvia, a homemaker. Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of roofing was in the 15th century

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“Roofing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roofing. Accessed 29 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

roofing

noun
roof·​ing
: material for a roof

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