roofline
noun
roof·line ˈrüf-ˌlīn 
ˈru̇f-
: the profile of a roof (as of a house)
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Although adding a dormer would have expanded the attic's headroom, homeowners Leah Drury and David Dobish wanted to keep the original roofline and maintain the integrity of their classic 1930s Tudor-style home in south Minneapolis. 
Andrea Cooley, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2022 Rather than the sloping rear roofline of its competitors, Chevy designers have retained a wagon-like profile more similar to traditional SUVs, but at the same time very different from the current ICE Blazer. Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 19 July 2022 Ducking into the rear seat under the X4's sloping roofline is made more difficult by the intrusion of the rear wheel well. Joe Lorio, Car and Driver, 8 June 2022 While that concept took the form of a sleek sedan, the Precision EV concept appears to be much larger with a more SUV-like roofline, and seems to continue in the same design themes as the original Precision concept. Caleb Miller, Car and Driver, 11 Aug. 2022 Despite the sloping roofline, the Sportback is still plenty practical. Abigail Bassett, Ars Technica, 26 July 2022 Its swooping roofline and mod interior symbolized the excitement of the jet age. New York Times, 21 July 2022 In 1979, a roof structure that mirrors the roofline of the house was designed by architect Gary Michael to cover a section of the large ipe deck. oregonlive, 1 June 2022 Some onlookers will find that the exterior design's combination of cab-forward proportions and curved roofline lacks the classical elegance of the brand's conventional sedans. Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 5 July 2022 See More
Andrea Cooley, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2022 Rather than the sloping rear roofline of its competitors, Chevy designers have retained a wagon-like profile more similar to traditional SUVs, but at the same time very different from the current ICE Blazer. Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 19 July 2022 Ducking into the rear seat under the X4's sloping roofline is made more difficult by the intrusion of the rear wheel well. Joe Lorio, Car and Driver, 8 June 2022 While that concept took the form of a sleek sedan, the Precision EV concept appears to be much larger with a more SUV-like roofline, and seems to continue in the same design themes as the original Precision concept. Caleb Miller, Car and Driver, 11 Aug. 2022 Despite the sloping roofline, the Sportback is still plenty practical. Abigail Bassett, Ars Technica, 26 July 2022 Its swooping roofline and mod interior symbolized the excitement of the jet age. New York Times, 21 July 2022 In 1979, a roof structure that mirrors the roofline of the house was designed by architect Gary Michael to cover a section of the large ipe deck. oregonlive, 1 June 2022 Some onlookers will find that the exterior design's combination of cab-forward proportions and curved roofline lacks the classical elegance of the brand's conventional sedans. Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 5 July 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1857, in the meaning defined above