roof - English word #585

Translation

The top part of a building that covers it and keeps out the rain.

Word origin

From Old English hrof, the old word for the top of a house.

Gender

Pluralroofs

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"Roof" is the top of the building.

red.

"Roofs" is the plural, meaning more than one roof.

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Here "roof" is the top that keeps the rain out.

house

A building where people live, usually a home for one family.

rain

Water that falls from clouds in the sky in small drops.

room

A part of a building with its own walls, floor, and door.

high

Reaching a long way up from the ground, or great in amount or level.

wall

A tall, flat side of a room or building, or one that stands outside.

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