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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Like other Pearls, the 82 is all about space, with a huge flybridge up top, multiple dining areas, and even a hot tub. Howard Walker, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2024 Highlights include a plush, alfresco dining area on the aft deck, a semi-open beach club with fold-down wings, and a flybridge with the square footage of a larger yacht. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2024 All models will come in two variants: The Coupé features a long, curved superstructure and a roof that slides open at the touch of a button to reveal a sundeck with a jacuzzi and bar, while the Raised Pilot House (RPH) version showcases a large flybridge and spacious living areas. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2024 Controlled from the crew areas on the flybridge, all sailing systems are well located for optimum access. Kathleen Turner, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for flybridge 

Word History

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 12 Dec. 2024.

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