roof
Pronunciation
/ruːf/ , /rʊf/

Definition & Meaning of "roof"in English

Roof
01

the structure that creates the outer top part of a vehicle, building, etc.

roof definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
roofs
Examples
He placed solar panels on the roof to generate electricity.
02

the place where someone lives or feels a sense of belonging

roof definition and meaning
Examples
After years of traveling, she finally found a roof she could call her own.
03

protective covering on top of a motor vehicle

04

an upper limit on what is allowed

05

the inner top surface of a covered area or hollow space

to roof
01

provide a building with a roof; cover a building with a roof

Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
roof
3rd person singular
roofs
Present participle
roofing
Past simple
roofed
Past participle
roofed
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