decking

noun

deck·​ing ˈde-kiŋ How to pronounce decking (audio)
Synonyms of deckingnext
: deck
also : material for a deck

Examples of decking in a Sentence

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But covering an entire yard in decking often creates more problems. Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 7 June 2026 Green contrasts particularly well with darker wood colors such as the decking, the stone and paving, and even the tree trunks. Marie Iannotti, The Spruce, 5 June 2026 The collapse closed the Port of Baltimore for weeks while the ship remained trapped under the fallen bridge decking. Bryan P. Sears, Baltimore Sun, 3 June 2026 This eco-friendly plastic straw rug is Oeko-Tex certified, soft under bare feet, and gentle on grass or wooden decking. Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for decking

Word History

First Known Use

1580, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of decking was in 1580

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“Decking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decking. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.

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