noun

roof

roof

The roof of the house is red.

The roof of the house is red.

There is a leak in the roof.

There is a leak in the roof.

the roof of ((sth.)) the top covering of (sth.) The roof of the house is red.

Synonyms: cover, shelter, canopy; Antonyms: floor, ground

From Old English 'hrof', related to other Germanic words for 'top covering'.

The 'oo' sound in 'roof' can remind you of looking up 'ooh' at the top of a house.

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