roof

Definition

  • n. a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
  • n. protective covering on top of a motor vehicle
  • n. the inner top surface of a covered area or hollow space
  • v. provide a building with a roof; cover a building with a roof

Word forms

Past participle
roofed
Present participle
roofing
Past tense
roofed
Third person singular
roofs

Example sentences

  1. n.

    We need to repair the roof before the rainy season starts.

  2. vt.

    They decided to roof the patio to enjoy it in all weather.