plural decks
1
: a platform in a ship serving usually as a structural element and forming the floor for its compartments
2
: something resembling the deck of a ship: such as
a
: a story or tier of a building (such as a sports stadium)
the upper deck
b
: the roadway of a bridge
c
: a flat floored roofless area adjoining a house
d
: the lid of the compartment at the rear of the body of an automobile
also
: the compartment
e
: a layer of clouds
3
a
: a pack of playing cards
b
: a packet of narcotics
4
5
: a collection of visual or photographic slides presented usually one after another as a slideshow
Pompliano was on the job for a mere three weeks in 2015, but in that time he prepared a PowerPoint deck laying out what he believed were the key inaccuracies in the company's numbers.—
Gene Maddaus
Gene MaddausAccompanying a talk with images is standard professional practice, but a poorly organized or dense slide deck can spoil a presentation.—Jeff Link
Jeff Link
decked; decking; decks
1
obsolete
: cover
2
3
[deck entry 1]
: to furnish with or as if with a deck
4
[deck entry 1]
: to knock down forcibly : floor
decked him with one punch
Synonyms
Examples of deck in a Sentence
Noun
We stood on the deck and watched dolphins swim near the ship.
A number of passengers had come on deck.
a seat on the streetcar's top deck
a cabin on B deck
We sat in the lower deck.
We ate out on the deck.
Verb
We spent hours decking the chapel with flowers before the wedding.
He decked him with one punch.
Recent Examples on the WebJulia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2024
The chief disagreement, on the county board with a 13-6 majority of Democrats, is Coulter's unprecedented wish to revive downtown Pontiac by buying the antiquated office buildings tied to the crumbling Phoenix Center parking deck, Spisz said.
—Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 5 Apr. 2024
There’s limited indoor seating, but there’s a dining deck on the street-facing patio.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2024
Peering through his eyepiece, Long Ben—as Avery’s crew called him on deck—made out a few dozen makeshift huts inland of the trees screening the coast.
—Sean Kingsley, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Apr. 2024
Last week, the Coast Guard said 14 of the 56 containers on board with potentially hazardous material were damaged when a section of the bridge fell onto the deck.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2024
For next Monday’s partial eclipse, Chabot will have a viewing event on its outside deck that runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
—Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2024
Damen is moving the forward end in an entirely different direction with its Xplorer series, with an open observation nook protected by the overhead deck.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2024
For older decks with uncapped composite boards, Trex doesn’t have any fail-safe suggestions.
—Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2024
Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2024
They were decked in blue, huddling in groups and dancing along to energetic music to shake off the predawn chill.
—Claire O’Callahan, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2024
Neiman Eight-Person Rectangular Dining Set, $137 (was $199), Wayfair
The Best Outdoor Furniture Deals
Complete your patio or deck with distinct and functional pieces, starting with the adjustable Nuu Garden Chaise Lounge Chair.
—Wendy Vazquez, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2024
Springsteen, decked in a red plaid flannel shirt and dark jeans, was lauded by fans for his lively energy and physique.
—Earl Hopkins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2024
At the Grammys this month she was seen in a cowboy hat and skirt suit that featured a collarless leather jacket decked in studs.
—USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2024
An open-concept floor decked in shiplap walls features six bedrooms.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
Kar-Jenner matriarch Kris Jenner also wore her holiday best to deck the halls with her family, donning a black-and-gold halter-neck evening gown and black gloves.
—Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 26 Dec. 2023
Up there is a big sunroom, plus a 2,000-square-foot, open-air rooftop deck with stunning views for miles up and down the scenic Malibu coastline.
—James McClain, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2024
Noun
Seating arrangements shouldn’t be a problem either, with configurations for up to 24 guests on the upper deck, 18 on the main deck and 14 on both the top and pool decks.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2024
The chief disagreement, on the county board with a 13-6 majority of Democrats, is Coulter's unprecedented wish to revive downtown Pontiac by buying the antiquated office buildings tied to the crumbling Phoenix Center parking deck, Spisz said.
—Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 5 Apr. 2024
There’s limited indoor seating, but there’s a dining deck on the street-facing patio.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2024
Peering through his eyepiece, Long Ben—as Avery’s crew called him on deck—made out a few dozen makeshift huts inland of the trees screening the coast.
—Sean Kingsley, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Apr. 2024
Last week, the Coast Guard said 14 of the 56 containers on board with potentially hazardous material were damaged when a section of the bridge fell onto the deck.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2024
For next Monday’s partial eclipse, Chabot will have a viewing event on its outside deck that runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
—Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2024
Damen is moving the forward end in an entirely different direction with its Xplorer series, with an open observation nook protected by the overhead deck.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2024
For older decks with uncapped composite boards, Trex doesn’t have any fail-safe suggestions.
—Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2024
Verb
The halls are decked across the theme parks and hotels, and seasonal food and drinks are readily available.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2024
They were decked in blue, huddling in groups and dancing along to energetic music to shake off the predawn chill.
—Claire O’Callahan, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2024
Neiman Eight-Person Rectangular Dining Set, $137 (was $199), Wayfair
The Best Outdoor Furniture Deals
Complete your patio or deck with distinct and functional pieces, starting with the adjustable Nuu Garden Chaise Lounge Chair.
—Wendy Vazquez, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2024
Springsteen, decked in a red plaid flannel shirt and dark jeans, was lauded by fans for his lively energy and physique.
—Earl Hopkins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2024
At the Grammys this month she was seen in a cowboy hat and skirt suit that featured a collarless leather jacket decked in studs.
—USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2024
An open-concept floor decked in shiplap walls features six bedrooms.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
Kar-Jenner matriarch Kris Jenner also wore her holiday best to deck the halls with her family, donning a black-and-gold halter-neck evening gown and black gloves.
—Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 26 Dec. 2023
Up there is a big sunroom, plus a 2,000-square-foot, open-air rooftop deck with stunning views for miles up and down the scenic Malibu coastline.
—James McClain, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2024
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deck
1 of 2 noun1
: a platform extending from side to side in a ship and forming a floor
2
a
: a flat structure resembling the deck of a ship
b
: a flat floored roofless area adjoining a house
3
: a pack of playing cards
deck
2 of 2 verb1
a
: to clothe in a fine and impressive way : array
decked out in a new suit
b
2
: to provide (as a ship) with a deck
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