Definition of Sunroof

1. Noun. An automobile roof having a sliding or raisable panel. "`sunshine-roof' is a British term for `sunroof'"

Exact synonyms: Sunshine-roof
Group relationships: Auto, Automobile, Car, Machine, Motorcar
Generic synonyms: Roof

Definition of Sunroof

1. Noun. (automotive) A fixed or operable opening in a vehicle roof (car or truck) which allows fresh air and/or light to enter the passenger compartment. A sunroof may include a transparent or opaque panel and may be manually operated or power driven. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Sunroof

1. an automobile roof having an openable panel [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sunroof

sunporch
sunporches
sunproof
sunray
sunray lamp
sunray pleat
sunrays
sunrise
sunrise(a)
sunrise industry
sunrise period
sunrise periods
sunrises
sunrising
sunrist
sunroof (current term)
sunroofs
sunroom
sunrooms
sunrose
sunroses
suns
sunscald
sunscalded
sunscalding
sunscalds
sunscreen
sunscreening
sunscreens
sunseed

Literary usage of Sunroof

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Gently with the Tides: The Best of Living Aboard by Michael L. Frankel (1990)
"The large sliding sunroof provides light, ventilation and an excellent visibility of the sails whether opened or closed. The chart table is enormous and ..."

2. Ninth Day of Creationby Leonard Crane by Leonard Crane (2000)
"Four cars back, the newly self-proclaimed leader of the Mexican people stood on the passenger seat and leaned out through an open sunroof. ..."

3. History and Present Condition of the Newspaper and Periodical Press of the by Simon Newton Dexter North (1884)
"By duplicating a large sunroof the special news supply of each to the other papers t ho publishers are able to largely reduce expenses. ..."

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