A glass or removable panel in the roof of a car that allows sunlight and fresh air to enter the interior.
Compound of 'sun' (Old English 'sunne') and 'roof' (Old English 'hrof'). The term was popularized in the automotive industry in the mid-20th century to describe this convenient feature.
Sunroofs became a status symbol in cars during the 1950s-60s when owning one meant you had a luxury vehicle—now they're so common that some cars have them in multiple sections or even transparent roofs like a greenhouse!
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