1. the outline or silhouette of a roof or series of roofs as seen against the sky
Usage: plural form of roofline

Examples

• The architect designed buildings with distinctive rooflines that complemented the historic neighborhood.
• From the hilltop, we could see the varied rooflines of the city below.
• The development features houses with traditional pitched rooflines.
• Modern buildings often have flat rooflines that contrast with older structures.
• The skyline was dominated by the angular rooflines of the industrial district.
• Zoning laws require new construction to maintain rooflines consistent with existing homes.