flybridge

noun

fly·​bridge ˈflī-ˌbrij How to pronounce flybridge (audio)
: an open deck on a cabin cruiser located above the bridge on the cabin roof and usually having a duplicate set of navigating equipment

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The exterior decks have been reimagined, too, with the bow lounge raised to provide better vistas and the flybridge extended to create more open-air space. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2025 Overall the vessel reduces CO2 emissions by 40 percent over a year of average use, both when cruising and at anchor, compared to a traditional flybridge boat of similar dimensions. Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025 The mezzanine housing the wheelhouse provides direct access to a flybridge offering the flexibility to create a sunbathing lounge, al fresco dining area, or private retreat with direct access to the pool. Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for flybridge

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First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of flybridge was in 1962

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“Flybridge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flybridge. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.

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