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double-decker

noun, often attributive dou·ble-deck·er \ -ˈde-kər \

Definition of double-decker

: something that is double-deck
  • a double-decker bus

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First Known Use of double-decker

1835

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double-decker

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Definition of double-decker for English Language Learners

  • : something that has two levels or layers

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