collocation · neutral
rooftop gardens
UK/ˈruːftɒp ˈɡɑːdənz/US/ˈruːftɑːp ˈɡɑːrdənz/ROOF·top GAR·dens
gardens created on the roofs of buildings for recreation, insulation and to increase green space
Examples
“Rooftop gardens help reduce the urban heat island effect in dense cities.”
“Several schools have installed rooftop gardens to teach children about plants.”
“Rooftop gardens also provide space for small-scale food growing in the city.”
Band 8 sentence
“Installing rooftop gardens on several municipal buildings not only improved insulation but also created pleasant communal spaces.”
Collocations
- install rooftop gardens
- maintain rooftop gardens
Word family
Common mistakes
roof garden→rooftop garden / rooftop gardens
a rooftop gardens→a rooftop garden / rooftop gardens
Say it for a higher band
5roof garden→6green roof→7+rooftop gardens
Synonyms
green roof
Easily confused
green roof
“Many new buildings have a green roof for insulation, while rooftop gardens are designed for people to relax and grow plants.”
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