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sunroof

SUHN-roof

Sunroof (noun) means a panel in a car roof that can be opened to let in air and light. Example: “She slid the sunroof open on the drive to the coast.”

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A panel in a car roof that can be opened to let in air and light.
"She slid the sunroof open on the drive to the coast."

How to use sunroof

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn openable window built into the roof of a car.

Common pairings
open the sunroof panoramic sunroof

Word forms

sunroofs plural

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She slid the _____ open on the drive to the coast.

Etymology

A straightforward compound of sun + roof, describing a roof panel that lets sunlight in.

sunshine-roof

Rhymes for sunroof

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Frequently asked questions

What does “sunroof” mean?

The word “sunroof” means a panel in a car roof that can be opened to let in air and light. In plain terms, an openable window built into the roof of a car.

How do you pronounce “sunroof”?

“Sunroof” is pronounced SUHN-roof (/ˈsʌnˌɹuːf/ in IPA).

How do you use “sunroof” in a sentence?

Here is “sunroof” used in a sentence: “She slid the sunroof open on the drive to the coast.”

What part of speech is “sunroof”?

“Sunroof” is a noun.

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