roof over
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To place a roof over an outdoor area.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Although the extension to Crewe carried the line much nearer to the town, it was decided to retain this station, and a large enclosure there was roofed over to accommodate third class passengers (the M.B.R. was more generous than most railways in its treatment of what were then known as the "lower o
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “roof over” mean?
To place a roof over an outdoor area.
Is “roof over” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.