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green roof

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A roof of a house or other building which is covered with soil and grass, plants, trees, or other landscaping materials.

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Synonyms: ecoroof

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Meaning 2

A roof of a house or other building on which solar panels, solar hot water collectors, wind powered turbines, or other natural energy collectors are placed.

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Meaning 3

A roof of a house or other building which is designed to collect rainfall for use in gardens, lawns, or as drinking water.

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Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: groen dak — roof of a house or other building which is covered with soil and grass, plants, trees, etc.
  • German: begrüntes Dach — roof of a house or other building which is covered with soil and grass, plants, trees, etc.
  • Greek: οροφόκηπος (orofókipos) — roof of a house or other building which is covered with soil and grass, plants, trees, etc.