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roofing

American  
[roo-fing, roof-ing] / ˈru fɪŋ, ˈrʊf ɪŋ /

noun

  1. the act of covering with a roof.

  2. material for roofs.

  3. a roof.

roofing British  
/ ˈruːfɪŋ /

noun

  1. material used to construct a roof

  2. the act of constructing a roof

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Etymology

Origin of roofing

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

Example Sentences

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If they install impact-resistant roofing, some insurance companies will offer homeowners discounted premiums as a reward for disaster-proofing their home.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

All the other roofing contractors are going to be jelly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

They also said that the EA Maintenance Service had been working closely with the school regarding planned roofing works to the mobile classrooms.

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2025

Klar also recommends defense contractor Northrop Grumman and commercial roofing supplier Carlisle.

From Barron's • Nov. 18, 2025

I remember this as the scar Luke got from working the Shear; however, it might have come from a roofing accident.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover

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