shed roof

noun

1. a roof having a single slope.

Word History and Origins

Origin of shed roof¹

First recorded in 1730–40

Example Sentences

The best-case explanation is that Samuel fell from one of the chalet’s upper stories, hitting his head on a shed roof on the way down.

From Los Angeles Times

Composite libraries are available with a composite arched or slanted roof, while wood libraries generally have a slanted metal shed roof or gable roof.

From Seattle Times

“He had these three sides to him: one was a professor at UW; then a car and motorcycle enthusiast; and then, third, he was an organist at his church. The origin of the form of this building, this shed roof that comes way up on the side, was a vaulted space, and he had a pipe organ in the house.”

From Seattle Times

This entail adding coverage overhead in the form of a shed roof over the grill area, or a plexiglass topper on an arbor that shelters the dining space.

From Seattle Times

Taking his cues from the homeowners, Pallrand designed an ADU that references the main Craftsman home in front by adding rustic redwood siding to the ADU as well as a flat shed roof that slopes to the south to maximize solar panels and a slightly elevated wraparound covered porch that connects the home to the backyard.

From Los Angeles Times