sundeck

noun

sun·​deck ˈsən-ˌdek 

1

: the usually upper deck of a ship that is exposed to the most sun

2

: a roof, deck, or terrace for sunning

Synonyms of sundeck

• deck
• balcony
• terrace
• porch

Examples of sundeck in a Sentence

the girls spent the afternoon reading and tanning on the sundeck

Recent Examples on the Web

Outside, the mountain-view grounds are centered around a freeform pool with a spillover spa, accompanied by a sundeck, a pair of fire pits, and a covered outdoor living room. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 31 July 2026

Beautiful anchorages aside, her sundeck is the place to be for the solar eclipse, with generous sun pads, a sheltered Jacuzzi and glass windbreak creating uninterrupted sightlines. — Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

By the early 1990s, 90 percent of the Willamette’s old-growth forests had already been chopped down and rendered into sundecks and pleasure boats. — Literary Hub, 10 July 2026

Walkways through lush gardens lead to secret wooden sundecks jutting out into the serene waters of Cala Capra. — Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined at sense 2