gable roof

noun

: a double-sloping roof that forms a gable at each end

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The buildings were made of red brick, which Lathrop toned down, and had stepped gable roofs. — Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024 The villages had steepled churches and houses with steep gable roofs that finish in hip ends. — Ellen Ruppel Shell, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2024 An entire section of bricks beneath the gable roof on the south side of the building appeared to have been dislodged in the storm. — Matthew Kelly april 29, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026 This shed—now up to 74% off—is sturdy enough to withstand winds up to 54 miles per hour, and its gable roof protects against water damage. — Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gable roof

Word History

First Known Use

1759, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of gable roof was in 1759

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gable roof

noun
: a roof having two sides sloping from a ridge and forming a gable at each end
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