roofing

[ roo-fing, roof-ing ]

noun

1. the act of covering with a roof.
2. material for roofs.
3. a roof.

roofing

/ ˈruːfɪŋ /

noun

1. material used to construct a roof
2. the act of constructing a roof

Word History and Origins

Origin of roofing¹

First recorded in 1400–50, roofing is from the late Middle English word rovyng. See roof, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Undocumented immigrants are the backbone of the economy, often taking on the jobs that native-born Americans don’t want: cleaning, roofing, washing dishes and working in slaughterhouses.

From Salon

In 2002, the Greensboro News & Record reported that after being pulled over by police while driving, Routh put his hand on a gun and then barricaded himself inside a roofing company building for three hours.

From Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles is an urban heat island, which is made hotter than nearby rural areas by heat-trapping surfaces such as concrete, asphalt and some types of roofing.

From Los Angeles Times

The zones also govern rules for new developments such as roofing standards, siding materials, setbacks and parking.

From Los Angeles Times

"I wanted to find a particular roofing slate type, which tends to be hexagonal, with a long point on," he said.

From BBC

Related Words

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