family roof
The term "family roof" can describe both a physical structure in housing and a metaphor for a shared home environment.
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Definition
B2Housing
(technical)The covering or structure that forms the top of a house or building where multiple families reside, such as in apartment complexes or townhouses.
Example
- The multi-family roof needs regular maintenance to ensure the safety of all residents.
B2Metaphorical
(figurative)A term referring to the household or home environment shared by family members.
Example
- Under the family roof, everyone shares responsibilities and joys.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "family roof":
family romancefamily circlejoint householdfamily groupingfirst familyunder one rooffamily treeextended householdfamily mealroof treefamily valuescommon houserainbow familyparental homedeck roofkeep it in the family