# roofing

/ˈɹufɪŋ/ (US) · /ɹˈuːfɪŋ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/roofing
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

the material used to cover the top of a building. It also means the work of building or fixing a roof.

For teachers: the material used to construct the external covering of a building; also refers to the trade or process of installing such materials.

## Examples

- The workers are installing new metal roofing today.
- After the heavy storm, the family had to replace the damaged roofing to prevent leaks in the attic.
- The architect specified slate roofing for the project, citing its exceptional durability and aesthetic compatibility with the historic neighborhood's existing structures.

## Usage notes

- Uncountable when referring to the material or the industry; rarely used in the plural.

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