promenade deck

noun

: an upper deck or an area on a deck of a passenger ship where passengers stroll

Examples of promenade deck in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The hour-long tours include biographical lessons, including some haunted history, about the Queen Mary and access to select areas of its promenade deck, all led by a docent. Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2022 On the third floor was a captain’s wheel at one end and a promenade deck that led to the second floor of the Newtons’ home. Dallas News, 8 Feb. 2022 The exteriors feature the promenade deck and swimming pool. Caitlyn Fitzpatrick, Popular Mechanics, 8 Oct. 2021 Travelers will ride inside the giant wing, which will be equipped with individual staterooms, recreational facilities and a promenade deck. Hall Hibbard, Popular Mechanics, 10 Sep. 2020 The ship’s been turned into a slightly gimmicky family attraction, but retains much of its old-world dignity: The promenade deck features original details and inlaid-wood paneling. Rico Gagliano, WSJ, 1 Aug. 2018 Tip: Get a free tasting of Guy’s Pig & Anchor barbecue at lunch on embarkation day and on sea days, served on the promenade deck outside the smokehouse/brewhouse. David G. Molyneaux, miamiherald, 30 May 2018 Even the original signage, promenade deck, wheel and wooden plank flooring is in place in the new Ship. Jasper J. Mirabile Jr., kansascity, 30 Oct. 2017

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Word History

First Known Use

1820, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of promenade deck was in 1820

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“Promenade deck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/promenade%20deck. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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