sundeck

noun

sun·​deck ˈsən-ˌdek How to pronounce sundeck (audio)
1
: the usually upper deck of a ship that is exposed to the most sun
2
: a roof, deck, or terrace for sunning

Examples of sundeck in a Sentence

the girls spent the afternoon reading and tanning on the sundeck
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When above water, the top floor doubles as an exterior sundeck. Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024 Best of all, this show-stopping pool and its adjacent sundeck offer magnificent panoramic views. Megan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024 His firm has recently been at work on Bisby, a New Jersey property with a rooftop pickleball court, sundeck, and outdoor kitchens, as well as a dog run. Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024 The sundeck hosts a DJ station, bar, hot tub and lounge area to create a superb spot for evenings at sea. Katia Damborsky, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sundeck 

Word History

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of sundeck was in 1876

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“Sundeck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sundeck. Accessed 11 Jan. 2025.

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