roof
Translation
roof
Examples
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.
Grammar Patterns
the roof of ((sth.)) the top covering of (sth.) The roof of the house is red.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cover, shelter, canopy; Antonyms: floor, ground
Etymology
From Old English 'hrof', related to other Germanic words for 'top covering'.
Memory Tips
The 'oo' sound in 'roof' can remind you of looking up 'ooh' at the top of a house.