sunroof

noun

sun·​roof ˈsən-ˌrüf How to pronounce sunroof (audio)
-ˌru̇f
: a panel in an automobile roof that can be opened

Examples of sunroof in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Our tester also has the optional electrochromic-glass sunroof, which transforms from clear to 99 percent opaque at the push of a button. Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 2 July 2024 Another handy feature is the removable Velcro sunroof that attaches to the bounce house to provide shade. Chauntel Brusie, Parents, 7 June 2024 Authorities got additional evidence after Williams was stopped by Milwaukee police for a separate incident three weeks later, on May 29, 2022, when police saw a firearm, a muzzle flash and heard a gunshot come from the sunroof of Williams' SUV. Adrienne Davis, Journal Sentinel, 24 May 2024 The former includes 20-inch black finish alloy wheels, a panoramic sunroof, a power liftgate and water-repellent synthetic leather upholstery. James Raia, The Mercury News, 9 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for sunroof 

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Word History

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sunroof was in 1928

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“Sunroof.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sunroof. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.

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sunroof

noun
sun·​roof -ˌrüf How to pronounce sunroof (audio)
-ˌru̇f
: a panel in the roof of an automobile that can be opened
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