roof

/ɹuːf/noun

The covering that forms the top of a building and protects it from the weather.

Example sentences

“Heavy snow piled up on the roof overnight.”
“We could hear the rain drumming on the tin roof all night.”

The plural is 'roofs', not 'rooves', in modern usage. To 'hit the roof' is to explode with anger.

Related words

chimneyA vertical pipe or shaft that carries smoke and fumes from a fire out of a building; a flue.porchA roofed structure at the entrance of a building, either built out from the wall or set into it as a small entry area.cupboardA piece of furniture or a closet fitted with shelves, used mainly for keeping dishes, food, or other household items.hallwayA passage inside a building that leads from one room to another.mattressA large soft pad for lying and sleeping on, usually filled with springs and cushioning material and covered in fabric.faucetA fitting with a valve, such as a kitchen or bathroom tap, used to start and stop the flow of water or another liquid.