rooftree \ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\noun Etymology: Middle English, from rof, roof roof + tre, tree tree — more at tree 1.: ridgepole 2.: roof 1a(2) < a dozen players are housed under his rooftree — Nike Anderson > < assured of a welcome under any rooftree, great or humble — I.S.Cobb >