belowdecks

adverb

be·​low·​decks bi-ˌlō-ˈdeks How to pronounce belowdecks (audio)
bi-ˈlō-ˌdeks
: inside or into the superstructure of a boat : down to a lower deck

Word History

First Known Use

1652, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of belowdecks was in 1652

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Cite this Entry

“Belowdecks.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/belowdecks. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.

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