double-decker

noun

dou·​ble-deck·​er ˌdə-bəl-ˈde-kər 

often attributive

: something that is double-deck

a double-decker bus

Examples of double-decker in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Although the cars don’t have panoramic views—à la Switzerland’s Glacier Express or the Alaska Railroad double-decker cars—a window seat will grant you some pretty amazing views of the East Coast foliage. — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 13 Sep. 2026

The Rams rented a double-decker Qantas jet with beds for all 53 players. — Matt Barrows, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Two-thirds of the building had been converted into sleeping barracks, with double-decker bunks crowded one against the other. — Literary Hub, 31 Aug. 2026

Emirates’ massive suite, which is perched over the center of Ashe, is being remodeled this year to emulate the spacious lounges and curved bar on its double-decker Airbus 380 planes. — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

double-decker

noun

dou·​ble-deck·​er

ˌdəb-əl-ˈdek-ər

: something (as a bus or sandwich) having two decks, levels, or layers