sunroof

noun

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

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Others may roll them all down at the same time — including the sunroof. — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 9 June 2026 As his fans cheered and shouted, a girl dressed in a tiger costume popped out of the sunroof of a passing car. — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 31 May 2026 Some bystanders kicked and punched the car's sunroof while others used rocks to try and get into the vehicle. — Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026 An agent then tossed a flash grenade onto the SUV, causing its sunroof to shatter. — Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for sunroof

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First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined above

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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 7 Jul. 2026.

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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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