decking

1 of 2

noun

deck·​ing ˈde-kiŋ 

: deck

also : material for a deck

decking

2 of 2

present participle of deck entry 2

Examples of decking in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

By then, the decision has already been made for them, and made expensively, because water intrusion means the project now includes decking, insulation and drywall, not just shingles. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026

Jodi Lee is the senior vice president of marketing at Trex Company, a supplier of composite decking, railing, and other outdoor products. — Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2026

Beneath the foot, blue-and-white floor mats made by Italdek from marine-grade material resemble boat decking. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2026

Subcontractors who delivered teak decking that's still shrink-wrapped in a corner. — Benjamin Maltby, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1580, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for decking

• checking
• necking
• pecking
• trekking
• wrecking