observation deck

noun

: a platform built so that people can see or watch something
You can see into three different states from the mountaintop restaurant's observation deck.

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The ship’s amenities include a fitness room and a massage room, a cozy library, an artisan boutique, a bar and a living room-style lounge where guests gather for happy hour, a restaurant and an outdoor cafe, and a whirlpool hot tub on the top observation deck. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 Built for the 1962 World’s Fair, the landmark offers 360 degree views of the city, Puget Sound and the surrounding mountains from the observation deck and rotating bar. Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026 Below the tower observation deck is a small office that houses thousands of dollars’ worth of equipment used by lifeguards. Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026 The 750-foot tower offers panoramic city views from the observation deck, plus a revolving restaurant inside. Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for observation deck

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“Observation deck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/observation%20deck. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.

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