mansard roof

Frequency: 4.00.5 per million words

Used to describe a specific style of roof with two slopes on each of its four sides.

mansardMANSARD + noun

Categories:

roof

Examples (10)

  • The old mansion featured a distinctive mansard roof.
  • Many Parisian buildings are recognized by their elegant mansard roofs.
  • They decided to add a mansard roof during the renovation to create more attic space.
  • A mansard roof can be a challenging architectural feature to maintain.
  • From the street, you could clearly see the four sloped sides of the mansard roof.
  • The architect proposed a modern interpretation of a classic mansard roof.
  • The snowfall accumulated heavily on the steep angles of the mansard roof.
  • Building with a mansard roof often allows for an additional habitable floor.
  • He admired the intricate detailing around the dormer windows of the mansard roof.
  • The property gained character due to its unique mansard roof design.