noun
roofing
noun
1
The materials used to cover a roof, such as tiles, shingles, or metal sheeting.
"The contractor recommended metal roofing for better durability."
2
The work of building or repairing roofs.
"He runs a small roofing business in town."
How to Use Roofing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the material a roof is made from, or the trade of building roofs.
Common pairings
roofing material
roofing contractor
roofing shingles
Word Forms
roofings plural
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Etymology
Formed from roof plus -ing, indicating either the material or the ongoing process.