Housetop

Pronunciation: /ˈhaʊsˌtɑp/

Definitions of housetop

noun the top part of a house or building

Example Sentences

A1 The cat sat on the housetop.

A2 Santa Claus lands on the housetop to deliver presents.

B1 The chimney sweep climbed up to the housetop to clean the chimney.

B2 The view from the housetop was breathtaking, overlooking the entire city.

C1 The rooftop garden on the housetop provided a peaceful retreat from the bustling city below.

C2 The architect designed a stunning housetop terrace with a panoramic view of the surrounding landscape.

Examples of housetop in a Sentence

formal The chimney on the housetop was emitting smoke.

informal I love sitting on the housetop and watching the sunset.

slang Let's sneak up to the housetop and have a secret chat.

figurative His dreams were as high as the housetop.

Grammatical Forms of housetop

• plural: housetops
• comparative: more housetop
• superlative: most housetop
• present tense: housetop
• future tense: will housetop
• perfect tense: has housetopped
• continuous tense: is housetopping
• singular: housetop
• positive degree: housetop
• infinitive: to housetop
• gerund: housetopping
• participle: housetopped

Origin and Evolution of housetop

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'housetop' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'hūs' meaning house and 'top' meaning top or highest point.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'housetop' has remained relatively consistent in its meaning, referring to the uppermost part of a house or building. However, with advancements in architecture and construction, the term may now also encompass various types of roofs and structures that serve as the topmost layer of a building.