decking

noun

deck·​ing ˈde-kiŋ 

: deck

also : material for a deck

Examples of decking in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

When using 5/4 decking, the joists should not be spaced more than 16 inches apart. — Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2026

Instead, choose pebble or quartz finishes for pools, natural stone for decking, and textured tiles for hardscaping. — Natasha Bazika, Martha Stewart, 1 July 2026

Beyond aesthetics, Lee says that decking is playing a bigger role in how people use their pool spaces overall. — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Never install new decking, railings, or finishes over rotten structural framing. — Kamron Sanders, The Spruce, 19 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1580, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for decking

• checking
• necking
• pecking
• trekking
• wrecking