decking

noun

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

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Above the main kitchen area, playful design accents are created with composite decking. Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026 His past projects have included removing glass panels added in 1938 and replacing them with steel decking. Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026 Mixing materials, such as wood decking alongside stone, can soften your look. Kelley Bruss, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026 The original roof decking was large enough to cover eight football fields. Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for decking

Word History

First Known Use

1580, in the meaning defined above

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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 18 Mar. 2026.

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