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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A sunroof, especially one that is made of a transparent or translucent material.

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  • noun A sunroof that has a clear glass panel, rather than being opaque, so that light can enter the vehicle even when the roof is closed.

Etymologies

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moon roof, patterned on sunroof. Coined by the Ford Motor Company in the 1970s.

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