rooftop
Definition
Noun: The top or uppermost part of a building's roof, typically a flat or nearly flat surface.
Usage
The word "rooftop" specifically refers to the top surface of a roof. It is often used to describe an area that can be utilized, such as for placing objects, gathering, or as a vantage point. - We had dinner on the hotel rooftop. - The building's rooftop offers a stunning view of the city. - They installed solar panels on the rooftop.
Advanced Usage
- "to shout something from the rooftops": To announce something publicly and enthusiastically.
- She was so happy about her promotion that she wanted to shout it from the rooftops.
Variants and Related Words
- Rooftop garden (n): A garden established on the top of a building.
- The apartment complex features a communal rooftop garden.
- Rooftop terrace (n): A flat, open area on a rooftop, often used for leisure.
- They enjoyed cocktails on the rooftop terrace.
Synonyms
- Roof: The structure forming the upper covering of a building. (Note: "Roof" is the entire structure, while "rooftop" is specifically its top surface.)
- Housetop: (Archaic or literary) The top of a house; a roof.
Related Phrases
- Rooftop access: Permission or the means to reach a building's rooftop.
- The penthouse suite includes private rooftop access.
- Rooftop bar/restaurant: A commercial establishment located on a building's rooftop.
- Let's meet at the new rooftop bar downtown.
Noun
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the top of a (usually flat) roof
