double-decker
noun
dou·ble-deck·er
ˌdə-bəl-ˈde-kər 
often attributive
: something that is double-deck
a double-decker bus
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The new space will house offices for the first lady, kitchen space, a double-decker colonnade and upgrades to a secure underground military complex.
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Arden Farhi, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Suicide bombers targeted three subway trains and a double-decker bus during the morning rush hour.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
An estimated 15,000 people ventured to check out more than two dozen rides that day, including the double-decker Columbia carousel — which remains the park’s iconic symbol today — and the Turn of the Century rollercoaster.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
This double-decker cosmetics case has a deep main compartment with a detachable, flexible divider insert and pouches for upright storage of full-size bottles and tools.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 15 Mar. 2026
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Arden Farhi, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Suicide bombers targeted three subway trains and a double-decker bus during the morning rush hour.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
An estimated 15,000 people ventured to check out more than two dozen rides that day, including the double-decker Columbia carousel — which remains the park’s iconic symbol today — and the Turn of the Century rollercoaster.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
This double-decker cosmetics case has a deep main compartment with a detachable, flexible divider insert and pouches for upright storage of full-size bottles and tools.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 15 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for double-decker
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“Double-decker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double-decker. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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