foredeck

noun

fore·​deck ˈfȯr-ˌdek How to pronounce foredeck (audio)
: the forepart of a ship's main deck

Examples of foredeck in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Steps away is the 18.7-foot-long resistance pool on the foredeck, along with a Jacuzzi at the stern. Howard Walker, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2024 The foredeck also has space for other toys and equipment, such as dive compressors. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2024 Reverie also sports a spa on the foredeck and the upper deck for good measure. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2024 The rest of the cascading aft decks are dotted with lounges and alfresco dining areas, while the lengthy foredeck is home to a touch-and-go helipad that can facilitate comings and goings on the high seas. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Feb. 2024 At the opposite end, the plush foredeck lounge doubles as an open-air cinema. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2024 The emissions-free El-Iseo also showcases the classic stylings for which the Italian yard is renowned, with a sculpted windshield, a large inner cockpit, a pinstripe wooden foredeck, and a large rear sun pad over the engine boxes. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Jan. 2024 Another social nook is the foredeck, which is used to carry two tenders and Jet Skis, leaving the stern area free for guest use. Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 15 Dec. 2023 One of the best social areas is the foredeck lounge. Kevin Koenig, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1565, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of foredeck was in 1565

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“Foredeck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foredeck. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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foredeck

noun
fore·​deck ˈfō(ə)r-ˌdek How to pronounce foredeck (audio)
ˈfȯ(ə)r-
: the front part of a ship's main deck
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