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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Outdoors, the grounds span an acre and host live oak trees draped in Spanish moss and a freeform pool surrounded by a sundeck. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2025 Each overwater residence features a retractable roof above each bed for stargazing, infinity pool, and sundeck engineered at precise angles to ensure complete privacy from neighboring villas. Katie Kiefner, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2025 We were led outside through an automatic sliding door onto a sundeck with wooden tables—an observation platform. Christian Kracht, Harper's Magazine, 2 Nov. 2024 When above water, the top floor doubles as an exterior sundeck. Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 23 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 20 Jan. 2025.

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