noun

roofing

Roofing (noun) means the materials used to cover a roof, such as tiles, shingles, or metal sheeting. Example: “The contractor recommended metal roofing for better durability.”

noun

The materials used to cover a roof, such as tiles, shingles, or metal sheeting.

"The contractor recommended metal roofing for better durability."

The work of building or repairing roofs.

"He runs a small roofing business in town."

How to use roofing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither the material a roof is made from, or the trade of building roofs.

Common pairings

roofing material roofing contractor roofing shingles

Word forms

roofings plural

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Etymology

Formed from roof plus -ing, indicating either the material or the ongoing process.

Rhymes for roofing

goofing

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Frequently asked questions

What does “roofing” mean?

The word “roofing” means the materials used to cover a roof, such as tiles, shingles, or metal sheeting. In plain terms, either the material a roof is made from, or the trade of building roofs.

How do you use “roofing” in a sentence?

Here is “roofing” used in a sentence: “The contractor recommended metal roofing for better durability.”

What part of speech is “roofing”?

“Roofing” is a noun.

How many meanings does “roofing” have?

“Roofing” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the materials used to cover a roof, such as tiles, shingles, or metal sheeting.