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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Its most dramatic outdoor feature is said to be the highest open-air public observation deck at any Chinese airport, giving travelers a rare chance to step outside and watch aircraft moving across the runways below. Scott Campbell, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 July 2026 One of the key features is the dramatic spiral roof, which takes cues from an unfurled Chinese folding fan, a space that is accessible to visitors and serves as an observation deck overlooking the Huangpu River and the city's skyline. New Atlas, 5 July 2026 The Empire State Building's highest public floor is the 102nd-floor observation deck, while access above that level requires a key card, according to the outlet. Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026 The highest public floor is the 102nd, where there’s an observation deck. Jennifer Peltz, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 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 22 Jul. 2026.

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