Roof Definition & Meaning
roof
- noun
- a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
- protective covering on top of a motor vehicle
- the inner top surface of a covered area or hollow space; "the roof of the cave was very high"; "I could see the roof of the bear's mouth"
- an upper limit on what is allowed; "he put a ceiling on the number of women who worked for him"; "there was a roof on salaries"; "they established a cap for prices"
- verb
- provide a building with a roof; cover a building with a roof
"Roof" in song lyrics
See how roof is used in real songs:
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"Because as long as you're livin' under their roof"
2 Live Crew — Yakety Yak -
"It's the reason why we need to raise the roof"
3rd Bass — No Master Plan No Master Race -
"My name ain't Santa Clause, but I chill on your roof"
50/50 Twin — Life is so Unfair
Words that rhyme with roof
Usage tips for "roof"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "roof" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for roof to find words that pair well.
Use "roof" in a verse
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does roof mean?
- a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building protective covering on top of a motor vehicle the inner top surface of a covered area or hollow space; "the roof of the cave was very high"; "I could see the roof of the bear's mouth" an upper limit on what is allowed; "he put a ceiling on the number of women who worked for him"; "there was a roof on salaries"; "they established a cap for prices" provide a building with a roof; cover a building with a roof
- What part of speech is roof?
- Roof is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does roof have?
- Roof has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).