roofs
word · lemma: roof
Definition
The top coverings of buildings that protect them from rain, sun, and other weather. "Roofs" is the plural of "roof."
Usage & Nuances
"Roofs" is the standard plural for "roof" in modern English. Use "roofs" for houses, buildings, etc. The alternative plural "rooves" is archaic and rarely used.
Spanish: techos - tejadosPortuguese (BR): telhadosPortuguese (PT): telhadosChinese (Simplified): 屋顶Chinese (Traditional): 屋頂Hindi: छतेंArabic: أسطحBengali: ছাদগুলোRussian: крышиJapanese: 屋根Vietnamese: mái nhàKorean: 지붕들Turkish: çatılarUrdu: چھتیںIndonesian: atap-atap
Example Sentences
The houses in our street have red roofs.
basic
Rainwater runs off the roofs into the gutters.
basic
Snow covers the roofs in winter.
basic
You can see all the city roofs from the top floor.
natural
Some old roofs leak when it rains hard.
natural
Birds sometimes build nests on flat roofs.
natural