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roofthe structure forming the upper covering of a building or vehicle

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the structure forming the upper covering of a building or vehicle

Pronunciation (IPA): /ruːf/

Korean meaning: 건물이나 차량의 윗부분을 덮는 구조물, 지붕

Korean pronunciation: **루**프

Example Sentences

  • My dad tried to fix the roof himself and ended up calling three different repair services.
  • The whole family lives under one roof, including grandparents and cousins.
  • When mom saw the mess we made, she absolutely hit the roof!

roof

NOUN

//ruːf//

the structure forming the upper covering of a building or vehicle

roof concept
💡 Concept

the structure forming the upper covering of a building or vehicle

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ruːf/
🇬🇧 UK/ruːf/

🌳Etymology

Rootroof

Origin

From Old English 'hof' meaning a covering or shelter, related to Old Norse 'hóf' meaning a hall or court. The word evolved through Germanic language roots.

🎵Rhyme

proofspoofaloof
proof
spoof
aloof

🔗Collocations

under one roof
hit the roof
roof tile
flat roof
leak in the roof
raise the roof

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My dad tried to fix the roof himself and ended up calling three different repair services.

The whole family lives under one roof, including grandparents and cousins.

😄 Fun example

When mom saw the mess we made, she absolutely hit the roof!

The glass roof of the greenhouse lets in plenty of sunlight.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

ceilingcoveringtopcanopy

Antonyms

floorfoundationbottom

Related

buildinghouseshelterprotectionarchitecture

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