Word
Definition
n. a glass window in the roof of a car that you can open to let in fresh air and sunlight.
n. a transparent panel in the roof of a vehicle that can be opened to allow for ventilation and natural light.
Examples
“The sunroof is open so we can feel the breeze.”
“We spent the entire afternoon driving with the sunroof open to enjoy the warm weather and the view.”
“Modern luxury sedans often feature panoramic sunroofs that extend across the entire roofline, providing an unobstructed view of the sky and significantly enhancing the cabin's sense of space.”
Examples
simple
“The sunroof is open so we can feel the breeze.”
contextual
“We spent the entire afternoon driving with the sunroof open to enjoy the warm weather and the view.”
complex
“Modern luxury sedans often feature panoramic sunroofs that extend across the entire roofline, providing an unobstructed view of the sky and significantly enhancing the cabin's sense of space.”
Etymology
From sun + roof.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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