roof meaning and definition

ROOF noun

Definition of roof (noun)

1. a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
2. protective covering on top of a motor vehicle
3. the inner top surface of a covered area or hollow space
   • "the roof of the cave was very high"; "I could see the roof of the bear's mouth"
4. an upper limit on what is allowed
   • "he put a ceiling on the number of women who worked for him"; "there was a roof on salaries"; "they established a cap for prices"
   • synonyms: cap, ceiling

ROOF verb

Definition of roof (verb)

1. provide a building with a roof; cover a building with a roof