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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The ships—which feature 60 to 64 cabins, a spa treatment room, and a sundeck with a pool—sail between Cartagena and Barranquilla, with optional precruise nights in Medellín or a postcruise extension in Panama City, about a 75-minute flight from Cartagena. Fran Golden, AFAR Media, 6 Nov. 2025 As its name suggests, the X130 Triplex has a spacious three-deck layout with a bonus sundeck and mezzanine deck. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2025 The boat’s sundeck is fully outfitted for fun and includes a teppanyaki grill and bar. Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025 Additionally, the property features a resort-style pool and sundeck, with future plans to add a cold plunge and sauna. Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 8 Oct. 2025 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 16 Nov. 2025.

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