noun
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.”
noun
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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 notesIn plain EnglishAn openable window built into the roof of a car.
Common pairings
open the sunroof
panoramic sunroof
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Etymology
A straightforward compound of sun + roof, describing a roof panel that lets sunlight in.
Synonyms
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sunshine-roof
Rhymes for sunroof
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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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