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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Each of the individual houses has its own private sundeck (cue a perfect Mediterranean sunset) and nearby Livadia beach offers a convenient positioning between land and sea. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2025 On the sundeck are a pool and sunlounges, and the upper deck is home to a large alfresco dining table with a side-opening balcony for tender pickups. Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024 These spaces can range from dedicated pools and sundecks to specialty restaurants and bars. Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025 The festivities were held on the hotel’s sundeck patio, where drinks and birthday cake were served. Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 19 July 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 6 Mar. 2025.

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