Roof

/ruːf/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The upper covering of a building, which protects it from the weather.

The roof of the house was damaged during the storm.

A similar structure covering a vehicle, such as a car or bus.

He placed the luggage on the roof of the car.

The upper limit or covering of something, often used metaphorically.

The ceiling felt like the roof of his ambitions, limiting what he could achieve.

verb

To provide a roof for; cover or shelter.

They decided to roof the patio to enjoy it year-round.

To put a roof on a building.

The construction crew will roof the new library next week.

Old English 'hrof', of Germanic origin.

under one roof

Living together in the same place.

raise the roof

To create a lot of noise or excitement.

get off the roof

To stop daydreaming or fantasizing.

gable

The part of a wall that encloses the end of a pitched roof.

eaves

The part of a roof that meets or overhangs the walls of a building.

shingle

A thin piece of material used to cover the roof.

Roofied

He was roofied at the party, which caused him to lose his memory.

Roofing

They were roofing it, meaning they were hanging out at the top of a building.