double-decker

noun

dou·​ble-deck·​er ˌdə-bəl-ˈde-kər How to pronounce double-decker (audio)
often attributive
: something that is double-deck
a double-decker bus

Examples of double-decker in a Sentence

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The entire team was spotted on a double-decker tour bus driving through South Beach. Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 24 Feb. 2026 Also, Zack Wickham hits his head on a streetlight while on a double-decker party bus? Bethy Squires, Vulture, 18 Feb. 2026 The double-decker configuration also places more fuselage volume below the waterline, potentially improving buoyancy in the event of a water landing. David Szondy february 10, New Atlas, 10 Feb. 2026 This double-decker with cheese and all the toppings is part of an incredible $6-meal-deal for a limited time. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for double-decker

Word History

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of double-decker was in 1835

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“Double-decker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double-decker. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.

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double-decker

noun
dou·​ble-deck·​er
ˌdəb-əl-ˈdek-ər
: something (as a bus or sandwich) having two decks, levels, or layers
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