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roof (noun)

The structure forming the upper covering of a building.

💬 Example

"The rain was drumming on the roof of the house."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of the 'OO' in rOOf as two eyes looking up at the top of the house. The roof is always at the top!

🏛️ Origin

⚠️ Common Mistakes

I painted the roof of my living room. → I painted the ceiling of my living room.

There are many rooves in the city. → There are many roofs in the city.

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