Sunroof Meaning in English

word

US

ˈsənˌɹuf

SUHN-roof

UK

sˈʌnɹuːf

SUN-roof

Definition

A panel in the roof of a car that can be opened to let in light or air.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly used for cars. 'Sunroof' usually means a glass or metal panel that slides or tilts open. Some cars have a 'moonroof,' a type of sunroof made of tinted glass, but 'sunroof' is often used for both.

• Spanish: techo corredizo - quemacocos
• Portuguese (BR): teto solar
• Portuguese (PT): teto de abrir - teto solar
• Chinese (Simplified): 天窗
• Chinese (Traditional): 天窗
• Hindi: सनरूफ
• Arabic: سقف متحرك
• Bengali: সানরুফ
• Russian: люк
• Japanese: サンルーフ
• Vietnamese: cửa sổ trời
• Korean: 선루프
• Turkish: sunroof - açılır tavan
• Urdu: سون روف
• Indonesian: sunroof - atap kaca mobil

Example Sentences

My new car has a sunroof.

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She opened the sunroof to feel the breeze.

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Please close the sunroof before it rains.

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I love driving with the sunroof open on a sunny day.

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The car’s sunroof got stuck, so we couldn’t close it last night.

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Kids love to stand up and wave through the sunroof (though it’s not safe).

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