A hip roof without a central ridge, thus pyramidal in form.

plural of Red Roof Inn

(Scouting, slang) One of the outhouses with a red metal roof that have been built across Philmont Scout Ranch.

plural of tin roof pie

(idiomatic) Somewhere to live; shelter.

plural of roof over one's head

(simile, colloquial, chiefly US) Jumpy, nervous.

(proverbial) To deal with a problem or potential problem while conditions are favorable.

A craftsman who lays, or repairs roofs. / A daredevil who performs stunts on tops of skyscrapers.

plural of roofer